Alexandria Fragrances Africano: released in 2018, citrus, woody and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Alexandria Fragrances Africano dupe we found is Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Only You — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Alexandria Fragrances Africano dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Alexandria Fragrances Africano | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Only You | 88% | about $30* (−54%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Ace | 82% | about $20* (−69%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Vera Wang Embrace Marigold and Gardenia | 78% | about $20 (−69%) | 4h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Musk Mood | 78% | about $25* (−62%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Pal Zileri Collezione Privata Viaggio d'Africa | 82% | about $50* (−23%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Captures the bright, citrusy, and woody character of the reference, offering a similar uplifting and aromatic experience at a very accessible price point.
It shares its citrus, woody and aromatic accords with Alexandria Fragrances Africano, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,226 community ratings.
A balanced composition that mirrors the citrus-forward and woody base of the reference, offering a clean and versatile everyday scent.
It shares its woody, powdery and musky accords with Alexandria Fragrances Africano, opens on Orange Blossom too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 211 community ratings.
Shares the prominent marigold note found in the reference, providing a soft, floral, and slightly powdery scent profile that feels familiar.
It shares its white floral, aromatic and fruity accords with Alexandria Fragrances Africano, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 193 community ratings.
While leaning more into the musky side, it shares the clean, powdery, and slightly floral aesthetic that defines the reference's dry-down.
It shares its musky, powdery and floral accords with Alexandria Fragrances Africano, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 771 community ratings.
Evokes a similar warm, woody, and aromatic atmosphere, leaning into the same sophisticated, travel-inspired scent family as the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with Alexandria Fragrances Africano, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 323 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Fragrance World Ace, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Alexandria Fragrances Africano.
Fragrance World Ace, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Alexandria Fragrances Africano.
Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Only You, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Новая Заря (The New Dawn) Only You saves you about $55 a year against Alexandria Fragrances Africano. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragrance World Ace comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Alexandria Fragrances Africano notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.