Botanicae Shomal: released in 2019, green, earthy and patchouli, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Botanicae Shomal dupe we found is Palquis Cassius Silver — 88% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The four closest scent matches — the best Botanicae Shomal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Botanicae Shomal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palquis Cassius Silver | 88% | about $25 (−55%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Amado Seduction | 83% | about $30 (−45%) | 9h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Zara Bois Soleil For Him | 80% | about $20 (−64%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Zara Surfing Puerto Escondido | 79% | about $20 (−64%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Evokes the bright green and fresh floral character of Botanicae Shomal, landing at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its floral and green accords with Botanicae Shomal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 15 community ratings.
Leans into a similar sophisticated blend of green and woody notes comparable to Botanicae Shomal.
It shares its earthy, woody and floral accords with Botanicae Shomal, opens on Hyacinth too, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 14 community ratings.
Offers a woody and earthy impression reminiscent of Botanicae Shomal at a very budget-friendly price point.
It shares its woody, patchouli and fresh spicy accords with Botanicae Shomal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 40 community ratings.
A casual, fresh scent profile that flirts with the bright citrus and green aspects of Botanicae Shomal.
It shares its warm spicy accords with Botanicae Shomal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 92 community ratings.
Zara Surfing Puerto Escondido, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Botanicae Shomal.
Amado Seduction, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Botanicae Shomal.
Palquis Cassius Silver, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Botanicae Shomal itself sells from €85 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Palquis Cassius Silver saves you about $45 a year against Botanicae Shomal. 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: Amado Seduction (8.6h) — 1 of 4.
Botanicae Shomal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.