Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham: released in 2020, citrus, aromatic and lavender, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham dupe we found is ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Fares — 84% match, about $10 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Fares | 84% | about $10 (−33%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Ard Al Zaafaran Dar Al Hae New | 81% | about $15 | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Dubai Nights Midnight | 79% | about $30* (+100%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | O Boticário Floratta in Blue | 76% | about $25* (+67%) | 4h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | English Laundry Signature for him | 75% | about $30* (+100%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Evokes the fresh aromatic and soapy character of Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham, leaning into a crisp herbal territory.
It shares its white floral, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 234 community ratings.
Shares the familiar house DNA and citrus-floral freshness found in Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham.
It shares its citrus and woody accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 105 community ratings.
Presents a woody and spicy framework that echoes the aromatic freshness of Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham.
It shares its citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 324 community ratings.
Blends clean white florals and musk in a manner reminiscent of Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham.
It shares its citrus, woody and white floral accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 2,234 community ratings.
Offers a bright citrus and lavender opening that sits in a similar aromatic family as Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham.
It shares its woody, aromatic and lavender accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 434 community ratings.
ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Fares, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham.
ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Fares, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham.
ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Fares, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham itself sells from $13.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Fares saves you about $5 a year against Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Fares comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ard Al Zaafaran Dirham notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.