Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupe — cheaper alternatives

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad: released in 2018, woody, rose and oud, about 8h on skin, projection 10/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupe?

The closest Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Opulent Oud — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad 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 Shaghaf Oud AswadProjection
1Lattafa Perfumes Opulent Oud88%about $30* (−33%)8h vs 8h7/10
2Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi85%about $25* (−44%)7h vs 8h9/10
3Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre83%about $30* (−33%)8h vs 8h7/10
4Rasasi Oud Al Mubakhar82%about $50 (+11%)7h vs 8h8/10
5Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud86%about $50 (+11%)7h vs 8h7/10
  1. Lattafa Perfumes Opulent Oud — 88% scent match

    Evokes the deep rose-and-agarwood character of Shaghaf Oud Aswad, offering a similar smoky and resinous warmth at a lower price point.

    It shares its oud, warm spicy and rose accords with Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,436 community ratings.

  2. Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi — 85% scent match

    Shares a comparable heavy blend of dark woods, spices, and floral notes, reminiscent of the complex profile found in Swiss Arabian's creation.

    It shares its oud, warm spicy and rose accords with Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 307 community ratings.

  3. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre — 83% scent match

    Delivers a robust dark wood and spice composition that serves as an affordable alternative in the same fragrance family.

    It shares its oud, warm spicy and rose accords with Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 294 community ratings.

  4. Rasasi Oud Al Mubakhar — 82% scent match

    Presents a rich amber and woody presence that leans into similar aromatic territory as the reference fragrance.

    It shares its warm spicy, rose and woody accords with Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 385 community ratings.

  5. Juliette Has A Gun Midnight Oud — 86% scent match — discontinued

    Captures the intense rose and agarwood combination of Shaghaf Oud Aswad with a touch more Western refinement.

    It shares its rose, oud and warm spicy accords with Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,703 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupe is cheapest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Oudi, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad.

Which Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Opulent Oud, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad.

Which Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupe is closest to the original?

Lattafa Perfumes Opulent Oud, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad itself sells from $25.19 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Opulent Oud saves you about $25 a year against Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad. 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 Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Opulent Oud comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-26.