Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies: released in 2017, warm spicy, oud and chocolate, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies dupe we found is Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours | 82% | about $30* (−33%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed | 80% | about $30* (−33%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud | 80% | about $25* (−44%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense | 79% | about $25* (−44%) | 8h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud | 78% | about $45* | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the dark chocolate, spicy warmth, and rich woody oud nuances characteristic of Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and sweet accords with Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,497 community ratings.
Delivers a warm blend of cinnamon, sweet spices, and deep woody notes reminiscent of the opening of No Apologies.
It shares its warm spicy, cinnamon and woody accords with Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,189 community ratings.
Captures a cozy, sugary wood and oud dry-down with deep balsamic warmth akin to No Apologies.
It shares its woody, sweet and oud accords with Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 5,818 community ratings.
Offers a smoky, sweet sandalwood and caramel-accented wood profile in the same dark gourmand territory as No Apologies.
It shares its woody, sweet and oud accords with Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,080 community ratings.
Provides a potent mix of sweet praline, saffron, and rich oud that echoes the sweet-woody core of No Apologies.
It shares its sweet, oud and warm spicy accords with Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 3,918 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies.
Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours saves you about $20 a year against Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies. 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, these cover it: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud (8.7h) and Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense (8.0h) — 2 of 5.
Alexandria Fragrances No Apologies notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-18.