Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose: released in 2018, aromatic, warm spicy and oud, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad — 86% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad | 86% | about $45 (−31%) | 8h vs 6h | 10/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 85% | about $20* (−69%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Sheikh Al Shuyukh Luxe Edition | 85% | about $40* (−38%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Korloff Paris Rose Oud | 87% | about $30 (−54%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Mokhalat Dubai | 85% | about $5 (6 ml) | 9h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Offers a darker, more mysterious take on the rose-and-oud theme with a heavy emphasis on woody musk.
It shares its woody, rose and oud accords with Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 829 community ratings.
Delivers a sweet, warm-spicy rose and oud combination that captures the rich, aromatic depth of Darkwood Rose.
It shares its oud, woody and warm spicy accords with Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,133 community ratings.
Combines deep rose, saffron, and woody notes to recreate the opulent, warm-spicy character of Darkwood Rose.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and rose accords with Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 1,379 community ratings.
Presents a smoother, slightly sweeter rose and oud pairing that mirrors the elegant, woody-musky dry-down of Darkwood Rose.
It shares its oud, woody and warm spicy accords with Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 49 community ratings.
Evokes a similar traditional middle-eastern blend of rose, herbs, and soft musk reminiscent of Darkwood Rose.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 53 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose.
ALREHAB PERFUMES Mokhalat Dubai, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose.
Korloff Paris Rose Oud, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad saves you about $30 a year against Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose. Both priced at 100 ml; 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, these cover it: ALREHAB PERFUMES Mokhalat Dubai (8.9h) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (8.1h) — 2 of 5.
Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-25.