Montale Arabians dupe — cheaper alternatives

Montale Arabians: released in 2017, aromatic, warm spicy and oud, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Montale Arabians dupe?

The closest Montale Arabians dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory — 83% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Montale Arabians 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Montale ArabiansProjection
1Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory83%about $35* (−61%)7h vs 8h9/10
2Zara Blooming Oud79%about $30 (−67%)6h vs 8h7/10
3Rasasi Hawas Ice74%about $25* (−72%)7h vs 8h6/10
4Nabeel Oud Cafu85%about $10 (−89%)7h vs 8h6/10
5Ard Al Zaafaran Wafa82%about $20 (−78%)7h vs 8h6/10
  1. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory — 83% scent match

    Presents a heavy dose of medicinal oud and rich spices that evoke the intense oriental signature of Montale Arabians.

    It shares its oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Montale Arabians, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 7,883 community ratings.

  2. Zara Blooming Oud — 79% scent match

    Blends woody and spicy accords in a manner that feels somewhat akin to the dry-down experience of Montale Arabians.

    It shares its oud, leather and warm spicy accords with Montale Arabians, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 143 community ratings.

  3. Rasasi Hawas Ice — 74% scent match

    Offers a powerful and projecting aromatic profile that captures some of the striking presence of Montale Arabians.

    It shares its aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Montale Arabians, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 6,435 community ratings.

  4. Nabeel Oud Cafu — 85% scent match

    Evokes the rich oud and warm spicy character of Montale Arabians, offering a similarly bold and enveloping aura at a fraction of the price.

    It shares its warm spicy and oud accords with Montale Arabians, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 71 community ratings.

  5. Ard Al Zaafaran Wafa — 82% scent match

    Shares the same intense resinous and leather-kissed profile found in Montale Arabians, delivering heavy warmth and great longevity.

    It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and leather accords with Montale Arabians, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 31 community ratings.

Which Montale Arabians dupe is cheapest?

Nabeel Oud Cafu, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Montale Arabians.

Which Montale Arabians dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Montale Arabians.

Which Montale Arabians dupe is closest to the original?

Nabeel Oud Cafu, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Montale Arabians itself sells from £63.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Montale Arabians dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory saves you about $80 a year against Montale Arabians. 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.

Will a Montale Arabians dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Montale Arabians notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-02.