FA Paris Niche The Shadow: released in 2024, amber, warm spicy and oud, about 9h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest FA Paris Niche The Shadow dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold — 87% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best FA Paris Niche The Shadow dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs FA Paris Niche The Shadow | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold | 87% | about $20 | 7h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre | 86% | about $30* (+50%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir | 84% | about $25 (+25%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 4 | The Woods Collection Royal Night | 82% | about $20 | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zimaya Night Shadow | 80% | about $20 | 6h vs 9h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar warm, leathery, and resinous character, evoking the deep, smoky profile of The Shadow with a touch more saffron.
It shares its leather, warm spicy and oud accords with FA Paris Niche The Shadow, opens on Raspberry too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 493 community ratings.
Captures the dark, woody, and smoky essence of the reference, leaning into a rich, resinous amber profile that feels very familiar.
It shares its amber, oud and warm spicy accords with FA Paris Niche The Shadow, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 294 community ratings.
Offers a similar interplay of dark woods and spices, reminiscent of the smoky, oud-forward structure found in The Shadow.
It shares its amber, oud and smoky accords with FA Paris Niche The Shadow, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 614 community ratings.
Presents a similar blend of warm spices and deep woods, evoking the same mysterious, resinous atmosphere as the reference.
It shares its leather, oud and amber accords with FA Paris Niche The Shadow, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 576 community ratings.
A balanced take on the smoky, oud-heavy profile, echoing the warm and spicy nuances of The Shadow.
It shares its leather, smoky and rose accords with FA Paris Niche The Shadow, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 22 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for FA Paris Niche The Shadow.
Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold works out about the same as FA Paris Niche The Shadow over a year. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
FA Paris Niche The Shadow notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.