Frederic Malle The Night: released in 2014, oud, amber and rose, about 9h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Frederic Malle The Night dupe we found is Ajmal Mukhallat Shams — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $1200 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Frederic Malle The Night dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Frederic Malle The Night | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajmal Mukhallat Shams | 83% | about $30 (−97%) | 8h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 | 78% | about $30 (−97%) | 7h vs 9h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Andres Croxatto Croxatto Oud | 76% | about $45* (−96%) | 6h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Strictly Oud | 80% | about $25 (−98%) | 6h vs 9h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Perfumologist Nocturnal Oud | 77% | about $55 (−95%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
Captures the intense, animalic, and resinous character of the reference, offering a similarly bold and uncompromising oud-forward experience.
It shares its oud, amber and floral accords with Frederic Malle The Night, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 350 community ratings.
Evokes the dark, woody, and rose-infused atmosphere of the reference with a more accessible, balanced profile.
It shares its oud, warm spicy and rose accords with Frederic Malle The Night, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 167 community ratings.
Offers a modern, refined take on the oud-rose theme, reminiscent of the dark, sophisticated profile of the reference.
It shares its oud, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Frederic Malle The Night, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 173 community ratings.
A potent and smoky interpretation that leans into the deep, balsamic oud and rose pairing found in the reference.
It shares its oud, rose and warm spicy accords with Frederic Malle The Night, opens on Turkish Rose and Saffron too, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 81 community ratings.
Delivers a deep, incense-laden oud experience that mirrors the mysterious and nocturnal vibe of the reference.
It shares its rose, oud and floral accords with Frederic Malle The Night, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 40 community ratings.
PARIS CORNER Strictly Oud, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 100% less than Frederic Malle The Night.
Ajmal Mukhallat Shams, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Frederic Malle The Night.
Ajmal Mukhallat Shams, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Mukhallat Shams saves you about $1710 a year against Frederic Malle The Night. 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: Ajmal Mukhallat Shams (8.4h) and Perfumologist Nocturnal Oud (8.1h) — 2 of 5.
Frederic Malle The Night notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.