Armaf Black Onyx: warm spicy, amber and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Armaf Black Onyx dupe we found is Armaf Oud — 72% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Armaf Black Onyx dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Armaf Black Onyx | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Oud | 72% | about $35* (−12%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Shades | 72% | about $40 | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Azzaro Pour Homme Night Time | 72% | about $50 (+25%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Alexandria Fragrances Monarch | 83% | about $75 (+88%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Kelsey Berwin Al Jawhara | 68% | about $25 (−37%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares the woody, balsamic, and oud-forward profile found in Black Onyx, offering a similarly bold and aromatic experience.
It shares its amber and warm spicy accords with Armaf Black Onyx, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 678 community ratings.
Leans into the spicy and aromatic territory of Black Onyx, providing a versatile and warm scent profile at a very accessible price point.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords with Armaf Black Onyx, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 128 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, spicy, and resinous character of Armaf Black Onyx, blending similar notes of cardamom and amber for a sophisticated feel.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Armaf Black Onyx, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 65 community ratings.
Offers a warm, spicy, and resinous composition that sits in the same family as Black Onyx, emphasizing deep amber and woody notes.
It shares its amber, oud and warm spicy accords with Armaf Black Onyx, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 30 community ratings.
Captures a similar aromatic and spicy essence, reminiscent of the darker, evening-appropriate vibe of Black Onyx.
It shares its aromatic and citrus accords with Armaf Black Onyx, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 649 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Kelsey Berwin Al Jawhara, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Armaf Black Onyx.
Armaf Oud, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Armaf Black Onyx.
Alexandria Fragrances Monarch, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Oud saves you about $5 a year against Armaf Black Onyx. 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. Armaf Oud comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Armaf Black Onyx notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.