Royalty by Maluma Onyx: released in 2022, warm spicy, fruity and cinnamon, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Royalty by Maluma Onyx scent match we found is VÛRV Royce Black — 86% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Royalty by Maluma Onyx dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Royalty by Maluma Onyx | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VÛRV Royce Black | 86% | about $25* | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah | 83% | about $45* (+80%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Guess Uomo | 83% | about $25 | 4h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah Qahwa | 81% | about $35* (+40%) | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Banana Republic Tobacco & Tonka Bean | 80% | about $35* (+40%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares the warm, sweet cinnamon and dark plum character of Onyx, offering a very similar cozy, resinous dry-down.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and fruity accords with Royalty by Maluma Onyx, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 115 community ratings.
Evokes a richer, more gourmand take on the sweet cinnamon and vanilla notes found in Onyx.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Royalty by Maluma Onyx, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 28,015 community ratings.
Captures a similar sweet, cardamom-led opening and warm amber-woody base reminiscent of Onyx.
It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords with Royalty by Maluma Onyx, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 184 community ratings.
Adds a warm coffee undertone to the sweet, spicy cinnamon and vanilla blend that characterizes Onyx.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Royalty by Maluma Onyx, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 14,221 community ratings.
Offers a smooth, creamy blend of sweet plum and warm spices that echoes the cozy heart of Onyx.
It shares its vanilla, sweet and fruity accords with Royalty by Maluma Onyx, opens on Pear too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,736 community ratings.
VÛRV Royce Black, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate).
Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah Qahwa, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Royalty by Maluma Onyx.
VÛRV Royce Black, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — VÛRV Royce Black works out about the same as Royalty by Maluma Onyx over a year. 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, these cover it: Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah Qahwa (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Royalty by Maluma Onyx notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-20.