Kinski dupe — cheaper alternatives

Kinski: released in 2011, woody, aromatic and cannabis, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Kinski dupe?

The closest Kinski dupe we found is Ajmal Verde — 80% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Kinski dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs KinskiProjection
1Ajmal Verde80%about $35 (−77%)7h vs 7h7/10
2Tigha The Dark Side78%about $65 (−57%)8h vs 7h8/10
3Moth and Rabbit Perfumes Enter the Void78%about $200 (+33%)5h vs 7h7/10
4Mark Buxton Devil In Disguise76%about $140 (−7%)5h vs 7h8/10
5Baldessarini Ultimate74%about $45 (−70%)6h vs 7h7/10
  1. Ajmal Verde — 80% scent match

    Shares a vibrant green and woody profile reminiscent of the aromatic tones found in Kinski.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Kinski, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 391 community ratings.

  2. Tigha The Dark Side — 78% scent match

    Leans into similar smoky, spicy territory as Kinski, with a bold and edgy personality.

    It shares its smoky, cannabis and amber accords with Kinski, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 151 community ratings.

  3. Moth and Rabbit Perfumes Enter the Void — 78% scent match

    Captures a striking modern interpretation of the animalic and unconventional aura of Kinski.

    It shares its musky and aromatic accords with Kinski, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 183 community ratings.

  4. Mark Buxton Devil In Disguise — 76% scent match

    Created by the same nose, this scent channels a similar daring, woody, and aromatic attitude.

    It shares its aromatic, woody and earthy accords with Kinski, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 199 community ratings.

  5. Baldessarini Ultimate — 74% scent match

    Offers a masculine spicy and woody character that touches on the bolder facets of Kinski.

    It shares its amber, woody and fresh spicy accords with Kinski, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 531 community ratings.

Which Kinski dupe is cheapest?

Ajmal Verde, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Kinski.

Which Kinski dupe lasts longest?

Tigha The Dark Side, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Kinski.

Which Kinski dupe is closest to the original?

Ajmal Verde, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Kinski dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Verde saves you about $170 a year against Kinski. 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.

Will a Kinski dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Tigha The Dark Side comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Kinski notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-27.