Thameen Imperial Crown dupe — cheaper alternatives

Thameen Imperial Crown: released in 2018, fresh spicy, aromatic and woody, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Thameen Imperial Crown dupe?

The closest Thameen Imperial Crown dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $415 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Thameen Imperial Crown 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 Thameen Imperial CrownProjection
1Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad84%about $30* (−93%)8h vs 7h8/10
2Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme83%about $50* (−88%)6h vs 7h4/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition83%about $30* (−93%)7h vs 7h7/10
4Bentley for Men Intense81%about $85* (−80%)7h vs 7h8/10
5Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed80%about $30* (−93%)7h vs 7h8/10
  1. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad — 84% scent match

    Highlights rich olibanum frankincense, smoky resins, and warm leather in a style reminiscent of Thameen Imperial Crown.

    It shares its amber, smoky and fresh spicy accords with Thameen Imperial Crown, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,182 community ratings.

  2. Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme — 83% scent match

    Shares the dark guaiac wood, resinous elemi, and smoky incense character of Thameen Imperial Crown with an earthy finish.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Thameen Imperial Crown, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 7,901 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition — 83% scent match

    Emphasizes the intense smoky guaiac wood, black pepper, and dark leather facets present in Thameen Imperial Crown.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and leather accords with Thameen Imperial Crown, opens on Black Pepper and Pink Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,558 community ratings.

  4. Bentley for Men Intense — 81% scent match

    Offers a rich, warm blend of black pepper, incense, and supple leather that captures the deep balsamic aura of Thameen Imperial Crown.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Thameen Imperial Crown, opens on Black Pepper too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 10,566 community ratings.

  5. Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed — 80% scent match

    Combines warm spices, aromatic woods, and leather to recreate the opulent resinous mood of Thameen Imperial Crown.

    It shares its warm spicy, leather and woody accords with Thameen Imperial Crown, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,189 community ratings.

Which Thameen Imperial Crown dupe is cheapest?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Thameen Imperial Crown.

Which Thameen Imperial Crown dupe lasts longest?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Thameen Imperial Crown.

Which Thameen Imperial Crown dupe is closest to the original?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Thameen Imperial Crown itself sells from €250 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Thameen Imperial Crown dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad saves you about $565 a year against Thameen Imperial Crown. 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 Thameen Imperial Crown dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad comes closest at 7.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Thameen Imperial Crown notes, performance and price

Related dupe lists

AltScent is also free on the App Store and Google Play.

Updated 2026-09-20.