The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano: released in 2016, warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano dupe we found is Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 81% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 81% | about $35* (−12%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory | 80% | about $35* (−12%) | 7h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Cuir Leather | 89% | about $25* (−37%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra By Saffron | 86% | about $25* (−37%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | PARIS CORNER Amber Oud | 84% | about $30 (−25%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Delivers an intense leather-forward experience reminiscent of the dark animalic base notes in Cuir de Africano.
It shares its leather, animalic and woody accords with The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,916 community ratings.
Leans into similar woody and animalic territory as Cuir de Africano, driven by prominent oud and dark spices.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and musky accords with The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 7,883 community ratings.
Captures the warm spicy and leather-heavy atmosphere of Cuir de Africano through rich saffron and cardamom notes.
It shares its leather, animalic and woody accords with The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 29 community ratings.
Recreates the distinctive saffron and leathery warmth reminiscent of Cuir de Africano in a smoother, everyday profile.
It shares its woody, leather and aromatic accords with The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 84 community ratings.
Evokes the leathery, spicy character of Cuir de Africano with a rich blend of cardamom, saffron, and animalic musk.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and citrus accords with The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 92 community ratings.
Fragrance World Cuir Leather, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano.
Fragrance World Cuir Leather, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme saves you about $5 a year against The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano. 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.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
The Dua Brand Cuir de Africano notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-01.