The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands: released in 2023, aromatic, woody and fresh spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands dupe?

The closest The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 83% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands 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 The Dua Brand Scottish HighlandsProjection
1Lalique Encre Noire Sport83%about $75* (+15%)6h vs 7h7/10
2Lalique Encre Noire80%about $45* (−31%)6h vs 7h7/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy80%about $30* (−54%)5h vs 7h7/10
4John Varvatos Artisan Blu79%about $35* (−46%)5h vs 7h6/10
5Armaf Tres Nuit78%about $25* (−62%)5h vs 7h6/10
  1. Lalique Encre Noire Sport — 83% scent match

    Evokes a similar fresh, woody, and earthy atmosphere to Scottish Highlands, leaning into a crisp cypress and vetiver dry-down.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 6,974 community ratings.

  2. Lalique Encre Noire — 80% scent match

    Leans into a darker, more intense cypress and vetiver profile, sharing the earthy, woody core of Scottish Highlands.

    It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 24,523 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy — 80% scent match

    Offers a bright, aromatic blend of mint, lavender, and cedarwood, sharing the clean, refreshing outdoor character of Scottish Highlands.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords with The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,791 community ratings.

  4. John Varvatos Artisan Blu — 79% scent match

    Shares a fresh, herbal, and aromatic green character with Scottish Highlands, though it leans slightly more Mediterranean and citrusy.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,371 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Tres Nuit — 78% scent match

    Presents a smooth, lavender-forward green profile with a clean, powdery dry-down reminiscent of the fresh highland air in Scottish Highlands.

    It shares its powdery, lavender and woody accords with The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,389 community ratings.

Which The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands dupe is cheapest?

Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands.

Which The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands dupe lasts longest?

Lalique Encre Noire, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands.

Which The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands dupe is closest to the original?

Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire Sport actually costs about $15 a year MORE than The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands. 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 The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Dua Brand Scottish Highlands notes, performance and price

Related dupe lists

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

Updated 2026-09-20.