Gulf Orchid Hikma: released in 2024, amber, oud and rose, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Gulf Orchid Hikma dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir — 89% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Gulf Orchid Hikma dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Gulf Orchid Hikma | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir | 89% | about $25 | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | The Woods Collection Royal Night | 87% | about $20 (−20%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Khadlaj Perfumes Oud Noir | 84% | about $25 | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Flavia Privee No6 | 81% | about $15 (−40%) | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | FA Paris Niche The Shadow | 79% | about $20 (−20%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Captures the deep, resinous amber and incense character of Gulf Orchid Hikma with a similarly smooth, dark floral dry-down.
It shares its amber, oud and smoky accords with Gulf Orchid Hikma, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 614 community ratings.
Evokes the same mysterious blend of oud and balsamic sweetness found in Hikma, offering a sophisticated and long-lasting presence.
It shares its oud, amber and smoky accords with Gulf Orchid Hikma, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 576 community ratings.
Leans into the smoky, woody facets of the reference, providing a bold and intense experience that mirrors the heart of Hikma.
It shares its amber, oud and rose accords with Gulf Orchid Hikma, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 98 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that echoes the fruity-floral opening and amber base of Hikma with surprising clarity.
It shares its fruity, floral and smoky accords with Gulf Orchid Hikma, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2 community ratings.
Shares the dark, incense-heavy profile of the reference, creating a similar atmosphere of mystery and warmth on the skin.
It shares its amber, oud and rose accords with Gulf Orchid Hikma, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 20 community ratings.
Flavia Privee No6, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Gulf Orchid Hikma.
FA Paris Niche The Shadow, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Gulf Orchid Hikma.
Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir works out about the same as Gulf Orchid Hikma 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, these cover it: FA Paris Niche The Shadow (8.9h) and Flavia Privee No6 (8.0h) — 2 of 5.
Gulf Orchid Hikma notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-19.