Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA dupe — cheaper alternatives

Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA: released in 2023, fruity, vanilla and powdery, about 7h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA dupe?

The closest Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Casablanca — 95% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA 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 ESSENCE OF CASABLANCAProjection
1Swiss Arabian Casablanca95%about $30* (−25%)7h vs 7h6/10
2Fragrance World Notes Jazz82%about $30 (−25%)5h vs 7h8/10
3Michael Malul London 173 Candy72%about $35 (−12%)5h vs 7h7/10
4Swiss Arabian Essence Of Casablanca Oil90%about $20 (15 ml)7h vs 7h4/10
5PARIS CORNER Zahi78%about $20 (−50%)4h vs 7h8/10
  1. Swiss Arabian Casablanca — 95% scent match

    This fragrance shares the same DNA as the Essence version, offering a rich, fruity, and vanilla-forward profile that feels warm and inviting.

    It shares its fruity, amber and sweet accords with Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA, opens on Apple and Grapes too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,984 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Notes Jazz — 82% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that captures the sweet, fruity, and powdery essence, leaning into a similar gourmand-adjacent territory.

    It shares its powdery, musky and vanilla accords with Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 208 community ratings.

  3. Michael Malul London 173 Candy — 72% scent match

    Leans into the sweet, fruity, and vanilla aspects of the reference, providing a playful and approachable alternative.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and fruity accords with Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 134 community ratings.

  4. Swiss Arabian Essence Of Casablanca Oil — 90% scent match

    The concentrated oil version provides a more intimate, long-lasting experience of the same fruity, vanilla, and musky profile.

    It shares its fruity, vanilla and powdery accords with Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA, opens on Grapes and Apple too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 12 community ratings.

  5. PARIS CORNER Zahi — 78% scent match

    This scent offers a sweet and fruity experience that echoes the warm, balsamic, and vanilla-heavy character of the reference.

    It shares its fruity, vanilla and sweet accords with Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA, opens on Apple too, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 72 community ratings.

Which Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA dupe is cheapest?

PARIS CORNER Zahi, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA.

Which Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA dupe lasts longest?

Swiss Arabian Casablanca, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA.

Which Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA dupe is closest to the original?

Swiss Arabian Casablanca, at 95% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA itself sells from £75 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Casablanca saves you about $15 a year against Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA. 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 ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Swiss Arabian Casablanca comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Swiss Arabian ESSENCE OF CASABLANCA notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.