Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan: released in 2025, sweet, fruity and aromatic, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan scent match we found is Gissah Imperial Valley — 93% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gissah Imperial Valley | 93% | about $45 (+125%) | 9h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Ahmed Al Maghribi Laathani | 87% | about $40 (+100%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Reef Perfumes Reef 33 | 84% | about $70 (+250%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj | 83% | about $70 (+250%) | 9h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Zara Vibrant Leather Bogoss | 81% | about $25* (+25%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Embodies the benchmark aromatic herbal-citrus and smooth leather composition that Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan reflects.
It shares its aromatic, leather and fresh spicy accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 943 community ratings.
Shares the rich, fruity-leather character of Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan with a slightly darker, resinous undertone.
It shares its leather, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 205 community ratings.
Captures a refined aromatic and leathery aura with a sweet touch echoing Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 372 community ratings.
Presents a denser aromatic profile with spicy woods and leather reminiscent of the base in Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan.
It shares its woody, sweet and leather accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan, opens on Pink Pepper and Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 316 community ratings.
Offers a brighter, lighter take on the juicy pineapple and leather pairing featured in Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan.
It shares its fruity, sweet and citrus accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan, opens on Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,475 community ratings.
Zara Vibrant Leather Bogoss, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan's own estimate.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan.
Gissah Imperial Valley, at 93% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan itself sells from $24.49 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Gissah Imperial Valley actually costs about $35 a year MORE than Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan. 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: Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj (9.0h), Gissah Imperial Valley (8.8h) and Ahmed Al Maghribi Laathani (8.3h) — 3 of 5.
Ard Al Zaafaran Liwan notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.