The House of Oud Dates Delight: released in 2016, sweet, vanilla and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The House of Oud Dates Delight dupe we found is Zimaya Sharaf Blend — 90% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The House of Oud Dates Delight dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The House of Oud Dates Delight | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zimaya Sharaf Blend | 90% | about $30* (−86%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Attar Collection Khaltat Night | 87% | about $45* (−80%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah | 84% | about $45* (−80%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Brecourt Farah | 82% | about $65* (−70%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | PARIS CORNER Nile Whispers | 80% | about $35 (−84%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
This fragrance captures the rich, syrupy sweetness of dates and warm spices found in Dates Delight, offering a cozy and inviting gourmand experience.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and amber accords with The House of Oud Dates Delight, opens on Dates too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,170 community ratings.
Evokes the deep, fruity, and resinous character of the reference, focusing on a luxurious blend of cherry and cinnamon that feels remarkably similar.
It shares its cinnamon, warm spicy and sweet accords with The House of Oud Dates Delight, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 3,131 community ratings.
A dense, spicy, and sweet composition that leans into the same warm amber territory as Dates Delight, featuring prominent notes of cinnamon and vanilla.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with The House of Oud Dates Delight, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 28,015 community ratings.
Shares a similar warm, spicy, and honeyed profile that mirrors the comforting gourmand sweetness of Dates Delight throughout its development.
It shares its sweet, amber and warm spicy accords with The House of Oud Dates Delight, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,033 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that leans into the same balsamic and sweet amber accords, providing a similar cozy vibe to the reference scent.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and amber accords with The House of Oud Dates Delight, opens on Dates too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 33 community ratings.
Zimaya Sharaf Blend, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than The House of Oud Dates Delight.
Zimaya Sharaf Blend, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for The House of Oud Dates Delight.
Zimaya Sharaf Blend, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The House of Oud Dates Delight itself sells from £220 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zimaya Sharaf Blend saves you about $280 a year against The House of Oud Dates Delight. 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. Zimaya Sharaf Blend comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The House of Oud Dates Delight notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.