By Kilian Musk Oud: released in 2013, aromatic, oud and rose, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest By Kilian Musk Oud dupe we found is Parfums de Marly Akaster — 83% match, about $255 (estimate) versus about $455 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best By Kilian Musk Oud dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs By Kilian Musk Oud | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parfums de Marly Akaster | 83% | about $255 (−44%) | 8h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Arabian Oud Al Fareed | 81% | about $65 (−86%) | 9h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Zara Universal Oud | 78% | about $30 (−93%) | 6h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose | 85% | about $65 (−86%) | 6h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Spirit Of Kings Musk Parfum | 85% | about $150 (−67%) | 4h vs 9h | 8/10 |
Explores a similar majestic rose and dark wood dynamic in the same family as By Kilian Musk Oud.
It shares its rose, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with By Kilian Musk Oud, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 448 community ratings.
Presents a luxurious combination of traditional spices and rich wood notes that evoke the spirit of By Kilian Musk Oud.
It shares its musky, fresh spicy and oud accords with By Kilian Musk Oud, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 332 community ratings.
A modern and approachable take on the dark woody and spicy tones found in By Kilian Musk Oud.
It shares its oud, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with By Kilian Musk Oud, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 265 community ratings.
Evokes the rich rose-and-oud character of By Kilian Musk Oud, weaving in a familiar interplay of warm spices and dark woods.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and oud accords with By Kilian Musk Oud, opens on Coriander, Cardamom and Lemon too, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 15 community ratings.
Mirrors the elegant pairing of clean musk and deep oud in By Kilian Musk Oud with a refined, sophisticated finish.
It shares its musky and woody accords with By Kilian Musk Oud, lasts about 4h against 9h and carries 14 community ratings.
Zara Universal Oud, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than By Kilian Musk Oud.
Arabian Oud Al Fareed, at about 9h on skin, against about 9h for By Kilian Musk Oud.
Alexandria Fragrances Darkwood Rose, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
By Kilian Musk Oud itself sells from €365 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Parfums de Marly Akaster saves you about $290 a year against By Kilian Musk Oud. 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: Arabian Oud Al Fareed (8.6h) — 1 of 5.
By Kilian Musk Oud notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-27.