Rituals Auspicious Dragon dupe — cheaper alternatives

Rituals Auspicious Dragon: released in 2023, amber, woody and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Rituals Auspicious Dragon dupe?

The closest Rituals Auspicious Dragon dupe we found is Lalique Satine — 83% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Rituals Auspicious Dragon 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 Rituals Auspicious DragonProjection
1Lalique Satine83%about $55* (+38%)5h vs 5h5/10
2Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel78%about $20* (−50%)7h vs 5h7/10
3Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve75%about $20* (−50%)7h vs 5h6/10
4Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky70%about $45* (+13%)7h vs 5h8/10
5Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers68%about $55* (+38%)7h vs 5h9/10
  1. Lalique Satine — 83% scent match

    Shares a similar warm, sweet, and woody character with Rituals Auspicious Dragon, offering a smooth and comforting amber-vanilla experience.

    It shares its vanilla, woody and sweet accords with Rituals Auspicious Dragon, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 3,192 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 78% scent match

    Evokes the warm, spicy, and sweet amber profile found in Rituals Auspicious Dragon, providing a rich and inviting scent experience.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Rituals Auspicious Dragon, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,746 community ratings.

  3. Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve — 75% scent match

    Leans into the warm, resinous amber territory of Rituals Auspicious Dragon, with a soft, sweet, and woody dry-down.

    It shares its amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Rituals Auspicious Dragon, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 402 community ratings.

  4. Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky — 70% scent match

    Captures a similar sweet, fruity, and warm spicy energy, reminiscent of the vibrant and aromatic nature of Rituals Auspicious Dragon.

    It shares its sweet, amber and aromatic accords with Rituals Auspicious Dragon, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 3,771 community ratings.

  5. Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers — 68% scent match

    Provides a woody and amber-forward experience that aligns with the warm, aromatic, and sweet character of Rituals Auspicious Dragon.

    It shares its aromatic and woody accords with Rituals Auspicious Dragon, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 653 community ratings.

Which Rituals Auspicious Dragon dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Rituals Auspicious Dragon.

Which Rituals Auspicious Dragon dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Rituals Auspicious Dragon.

Which Rituals Auspicious Dragon dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Satine, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Rituals Auspicious Dragon dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Satine actually costs about $20 a year MORE than Rituals Auspicious Dragon. 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 Rituals Auspicious Dragon dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rasasi La Yuqawam Ambergris Showers comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Rituals Auspicious Dragon notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.