The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire: released in 2021, woody, aromatic and citrus, about 11h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire dupe we found is Armaf Tres Nuit — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 82% | about $25* (−62%) | 5h vs 11h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 78% | about $75* (+15%) | 6h vs 11h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Egra Men | 78% | about $20* (−69%) | 6h vs 11h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 75% | about $35* (−46%) | 7h vs 11h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight | 75% | about $25* (−62%) | 7h vs 11h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar aromatic and powdery violet profile, offering a fresh and clean experience reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its powdery, violet and lavender accords with The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 3,389 community ratings.
While more aquatic, it captures the woody and aromatic essence found in the reference with a sophisticated, masculine edge.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire, lasts about 6h against 11h and carries 6,974 community ratings.
Evokes a similar woody and aromatic character, leaning into the fresh, spicy, and clean territory of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and powdery accords with The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire, lasts about 6h against 11h and carries 621 community ratings.
Offers a modern, citrus-forward take on the aromatic and woody family, providing a similar clean and masculine presence.
It shares its citrus, woody and amber accords with The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire, lasts about 7h against 11h and carries 7,175 community ratings.
Features a crisp, aromatic, and powdery composition that aligns with the fresh and woody style of the reference.
It shares its powdery, citrus and woody accords with The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire, lasts about 7h against 11h and carries 888 community ratings.
Rasasi Egra Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire.
Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight, at about 7h on skin, against about 11h for The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Tres Nuit saves you about $60 a year against The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight comes closest at 6.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Dua Brand The Ruler of His Empire notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.