Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal: green, aromatic and fresh, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh Leather — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh Leather | 85% | about $25* (−17%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass | 76% | about $15 (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Dublin Leather | 88% | about $25 (−17%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Zimaya Royal Leather | 83% | about $25 (−17%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Black Leather | 81% | about $30 | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
A bold, leathery composition that mirrors the animalic and balsamic depth found in the reference, providing a long-lasting and sophisticated profile.
It shares its leather, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal, opens on Juniper Berries too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 492 community ratings.
Offers a classic, herbal, and green-forward profile that shares the fresh, grassy spirit of the reference at a very accessible price point.
It shares its aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,381 community ratings.
Captures the rugged, aromatic leather character of the reference, offering a similarly crisp and green opening that settles into a smooth, earthy base.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and leather accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal, opens on Juniper Berries too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 84 community ratings.
Evokes the same green, herbal, and leather-forward territory, delivering a balanced and aromatic experience that feels very much in the same family.
It shares its leather, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal, opens on Mate and Juniper Berries too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 49 community ratings.
Leans into the darker, more intense leather aspects of the reference, maintaining a sharp and masculine-leaning aromatic edge throughout the wear.
It shares its leather, amber and aromatic accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 14 community ratings.
Elizabeth Arden Blue Grass, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal.
Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh Leather, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal.
Maison Alhambra Dublin Leather, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh Leather saves you about $5 a year against Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Ana Abiyedh Leather comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ard Al Zaafaran Daar Al Shabaab Royal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.