Swiss Arabian Al Waseem dupe — cheaper alternatives

Swiss Arabian Al Waseem: white floral, fresh spicy and rose, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Swiss Arabian Al Waseem dupe?

The closest Swiss Arabian Al Waseem dupe we found is Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi — 73% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Swiss Arabian Al Waseem 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 Swiss Arabian Al WaseemProjection
1Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi73%about $25*7h vs 8h9/10
2Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams68%about $45 (+80%)9h vs 8h9/10
3Nabeel by Nabeel82%about $10 (−60%)7h vs 8h8/10
4Rasasi Bushra78%about $20 (−20%)6h vs 8h7/10
5Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Mood63%about $15 (−40%)7h vs 8h7/10
  1. Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi — 73% scent match

    Leans into the same oud and floral territory, providing a similar aromatic experience at a very accessible price point.

    It shares its oud and rose accords with Swiss Arabian Al Waseem, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 307 community ratings.

  2. Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams — 68% scent match

    Focuses on the deeper woody and animalic facets that define the base of Al Waseem for those seeking a more intense profile.

    It shares its oud and fresh spicy accords with Swiss Arabian Al Waseem, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 231 community ratings.

  3. Nabeel by Nabeel — 82% scent match

    Shares a similar herbal and floral foundation that evokes the fresh, spicy character found in Swiss Arabian Al Waseem.

    It shares its white floral, animalic and musky accords with Swiss Arabian Al Waseem, opens on White Flowers too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 34 community ratings.

  4. Rasasi Bushra — 78% scent match

    Offers a comparable blend of floral and woody elements that mirrors the traditional Middle Eastern profile of Al Waseem.

    It shares its oud, musky and floral accords with Swiss Arabian Al Waseem, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 34 community ratings.

  5. Ard Al Zaafaran Oud Mood — 63% scent match

    Provides a warm, resinous floral experience that sits in a similar family to the complex structure of Al Waseem.

    It shares its floral accords with Swiss Arabian Al Waseem, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 9 community ratings.

Which Swiss Arabian Al Waseem dupe is cheapest?

Nabeel by Nabeel, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than Swiss Arabian Al Waseem.

Which Swiss Arabian Al Waseem dupe lasts longest?

Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Swiss Arabian Al Waseem.

Which Swiss Arabian Al Waseem dupe is closest to the original?

Nabeel by Nabeel, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Swiss Arabian Al Waseem dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi works out about the same as Swiss Arabian Al Waseem 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.

Will a Swiss Arabian Al Waseem dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Ajmal Dahn Oudh Al Shams (8.9h) — 1 of 5.

Swiss Arabian Al Waseem notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-22.