Sawalef Retal: released in 2018, musky, fruity and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Sawalef Retal dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Sawalef Retal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Sawalef Retal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense | 85% | about $25* (−55%) | 8h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Avon Ballroom Beauty | 78% | about $20 (−64%) | 5h vs 8h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Laurelle London Sexxy Shoo Black Stiletto | 73% | about $20 (−64%) | 3h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lily Rose Parfums Who's that Girl? | 73% | about $35 (−36%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Horseball Extreme | 71% | about $20 (−64%) | 2h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar deep, woody, and resinous character with Sawalef Retal, offering a warm and sweet experience that lingers beautifully on the skin.
It shares its woody, amber and sweet accords with Sawalef Retal, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 2,080 community ratings.
Leans into the sweet, fruity, and musky territory of Sawalef Retal, providing a budget-friendly option with a similar playful yet warm personality.
It shares its woody, powdery and sweet accords with Sawalef Retal, lasts about 3h against 8h and carries 9 community ratings.
A lighter, more approachable fragrance that touches on the sweet and powdery facets reminiscent of the original Sawalef Retal composition.
It shares its sweet, fruity and woody accords with Sawalef Retal, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 3 community ratings.
Provides a fresh, spicy, and woody impression that aligns with the aromatic and musky heart of Sawalef Retal at a very accessible price point.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Sawalef Retal, lasts about 2h against 8h and carries 4 community ratings.
Offers a softer, more accessible take on the sweet and powdery nuances present in Sawalef Retal, making it a gentle everyday alternative.
It shares its fruity, sweet and musky accords with Sawalef Retal, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 172 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Avon Ballroom Beauty, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than Sawalef Retal.
Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Sawalef Retal.
Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense saves you about $45 a year against Sawalef Retal. 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 Raghba Wood Intense (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Sawalef Retal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.