Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood: released in 2021, woody, warm spicy and aromatic, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood scent match we found is Rasasi Daarej pour Homme — 78% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi Daarej pour Homme | 78% | about $35* (+75%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 74% | about $25* (+25%) | 5h vs 4h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 74% | about $35* (+75%) | 7h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black | 73% | about $25* (+25%) | 5h vs 4h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Najdia | 72% | about $30* (+50%) | 6h vs 4h | 7/10 |
Evokes the warm spicy and woody character of Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, adding a rich resinous sweetness to the dry-down.
It shares its warm spicy, powdery and aromatic accords with Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 3,175 community ratings.
Shares the crisp aromatic and woody freshness found in Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, leaning into a clean herbal profile.
It shares its powdery, woody and citrus accords with Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 3,389 community ratings.
Brings a similar energetic citrus and warm spicy dynamism reminiscent of Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, with strong projection.
It shares its citrus, woody and powdery accords with Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 7,175 community ratings.
Blends crisp citrus and warm spices in a manner reminiscent of Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, with an inviting woody trail.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 7,403 community ratings.
Captures the vibrant citrus and aromatic opening of Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, transitioning into a warm woody base.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 1,490 community ratings.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood's own estimate.
Rasasi Daarej pour Homme, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood.
Rasasi Daarej pour Homme, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Daarej pour Homme actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood. 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. Rasasi Daarej pour Homme comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Allvernum Cardamom & Sandalwood notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-13.