Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia: oud, woody and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia scent match we found is Rasasi Esraa — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $10 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi Esraa | 84% | about $25 (+150%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Ameer Al Oudh Intense Oud | 81% | about $25* (+150%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Al Haramain Perfumes Million | 79% | about $15 (+50%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Montale Starry Nights | 78% | about $120* (+1100%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk | 83% | about $225 (+2150%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Shares the rich woody, balsamic, and powdery nuances of Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia with a similarly warm spicy aura.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 141 community ratings.
Evokes the deep oud and sweet warm character found in Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia, featuring a smooth resinous dry-down.
It shares its woody, oud and powdery accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 5,818 community ratings.
Brings a comparable aromatic woodiness and oriental depth reminiscent of Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 213 community ratings.
Blends fresh and warm spicy facets in a manner that feels somewhat adjacent to Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,530 community ratings.
Presents a luxurious take on the powdery, musky, and woody qualities present in Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia.
It shares its fresh spicy, warm spicy and balsamic accords with Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 91 community ratings.
Al Haramain Perfumes Million, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia's own estimate.
Montale Starry Nights, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia.
Rasasi Esraa, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Esraa actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia. 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: Montale Starry Nights (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Sharqia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-25.