Fragrance World The Player: released in 2020, fresh spicy, citrus and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Fragrance World The Player dupe we found is Ajmal Kuro — 90% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Fragrance World The Player dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Fragrance World The Player | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajmal Kuro | 90% | about $30* (+20%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Ventana Pour Homme | 87% | about $30* (+20%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Salvo | 82% | about $20* (−20%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black | 80% | about $25* | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Suave | 84% | about $25 | 5h vs 5h | 8/10 |
This fragrance captures the fresh, peppery, and aromatic character of The Player, offering a similar masculine energy at a very accessible price point.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and amber accords with Fragrance World The Player, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 421 community ratings.
A bright and citrus-forward composition that mirrors the fresh spicy and lavender-heavy profile found in The Player.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Fragrance World The Player, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 964 community ratings.
Evokes a similar blend of bergamot and pepper, resulting in a crisp, modern profile that aligns well with the style of The Player.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and amber accords with Fragrance World The Player, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 866 community ratings.
While slightly more floral, it shares the fresh, spicy, and aromatic DNA that makes The Player a popular choice for daily wear.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Fragrance World The Player, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 7,403 community ratings.
This scent leans into the same aromatic and amber-based territory as The Player, providing a clean and versatile masculine experience.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Fragrance World The Player, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 24 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Salvo, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Fragrance World The Player.
Ajmal Kuro, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Fragrance World The Player.
Ajmal Kuro, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Kuro actually costs about $5 a year MORE than Fragrance World The Player. 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. Ajmal Kuro comes closest at 6.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Fragrance World The Player notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-27.