Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia: released in 2018, amber, powdery and smoky, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Oud Maknoon — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swiss Arabian Oud Maknoon | 85% | about $20 (−20%) | 9h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Al Haramain Perfumes Solitaire | 84% | about $20 (−20%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Al Wataniah Special Oud | 80% | about $25 | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Homme | 78% | about $45* (+80%) | 9h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Tobacco Blaze | 76% | about $30 (+20%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
This fragrance leans into the same smoky, incense-heavy territory as Imperial Arabia, providing a warm and sophisticated profile at a lower price point.
It shares its amber, powdery and warm spicy accords with Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 117 community ratings.
Shares a similar balsamic and woody character to Imperial Arabia, offering a deep, resinous experience that lingers beautifully on the skin.
It shares its leather and animalic accords with Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 120 community ratings.
Evokes the rich, animalic, and spicy nuances found in Imperial Arabia, grounding the scent in a deep, earthy base.
It shares its leather, warm spicy and fruity accords with Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 221 community ratings.
While more aggressive in its projection, it captures the leathery and smoky essence that defines the heart of Imperial Arabia.
It shares its leather accords with Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 2,495 community ratings.
Offers a similarly intense, spicy, and leathery experience that mirrors the complex, warm-spicy accords of the reference scent.
It shares its leather, warm spicy and powdery accords with Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 725 community ratings.
Al Haramain Perfumes Solitaire, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia.
Swiss Arabian Oud Maknoon, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia.
Swiss Arabian Oud Maknoon, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Oud Maknoon saves you about $5 a year against Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia. Both priced at 100 ml; 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: Swiss Arabian Oud Maknoon (9.2h) and Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Homme (8.5h) — 2 of 5.
Swiss Arabian Imperial Arabia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-15.