Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve: released in 2020, woody, warm spicy and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve dupe we found is Ajmal Amber Wood — 87% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajmal Amber Wood | 87% | about $45* (+50%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold | 85% | about $20* (−33%) | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Bath & Body Works Noir | 83% | about $20 (−33%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve | 82% | about $20* (−33%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Antonio Banderas The Secret Temptation | 80% | about $20* (−33%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Focuses on the rich, woody, and amber notes that define the core experience of Jet Black Reserve.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,173 community ratings.
Shares a similar warm, spicy, and amber-forward character that evokes the sophisticated depth found in Jet Black Reserve.
It shares its amber and animalic accords with Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,527 community ratings.
Offers a similarly dark, aromatic, and woody profile that captures the mysterious essence of Jet Black Reserve at a lower price point.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and animalic accords with Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 360 community ratings.
Captures the warm, resinous, and spicy nuances that make Jet Black Reserve a popular choice for evening wear.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 402 community ratings.
Leans into the same spicy and woody territory as Jet Black Reserve, providing a familiar masculine warmth.
It shares its aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords with Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 946 community ratings.
Bath & Body Works Noir, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve.
Lattafa Perfumes Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve.
Ajmal Amber Wood, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve itself sells from $84 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Amber Wood actually costs about $25 a year MORE than Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Michael Malul London Jet Black Reserve notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.