The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh: amber, warm spicy and balsamic, about 4h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh dupe?

The closest The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh dupe we found is Tesori d'Oriente Mirra — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh 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 Merchant of Venice Arabian MyrrhProjection
1Tesori d'Oriente Mirra88%about $30* (−82%)5h vs 4h6/10
2Chopard Casmir82%about $85* (−50%)6h vs 4h7/10
3Hanae Mori HM78%about $35 (−79%)7h vs 4h6/10
4M. Micallef Ylang in Gold72%about $45* (−74%)6h vs 4h7/10
5Roberto Cavalli Oro78%about $45 (−74%)7h vs 4h7/10
  1. Tesori d'Oriente Mirra — 88% scent match

    Captures the warm, balsamic, and resinous essence of Arabian Myrrh with a similarly comforting and spicy amber profile.

    It shares its amber, balsamic and warm spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 696 community ratings.

  2. Chopard Casmir — 82% scent match

    Shares a rich, sweet, and spicy amber character that evokes the resinous depth found in Arabian Myrrh.

    It shares its sweet, amber and balsamic accords with The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 7,455 community ratings.

  3. Hanae Mori HM — 78% scent match

    Offers a sweet, warm, and slightly aromatic experience that sits in a similar family to the resinous warmth of Arabian Myrrh.

    It shares its aromatic and sweet accords with The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 1,798 community ratings.

  4. M. Micallef Ylang in Gold — 72% scent match

    Leans into a warm, sweet, and aromatic territory that shares some of the resinous and spicy nuances of Arabian Myrrh.

    It shares its sweet and balsamic accords with The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 2,733 community ratings.

  5. Roberto Cavalli Oro — 78% scent match — discontinued

    A warm, spicy, and balsamic composition that provides a similar depth and resinous quality to Arabian Myrrh.

    It shares its warm spicy, aromatic and amber accords with The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 847 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh dupe is cheapest?

Tesori d'Oriente Mirra, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh.

Which The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh dupe lasts longest?

Roberto Cavalli Oro, at about 7h on skin, against about 4h for The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh.

Which The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh dupe is closest to the original?

Tesori d'Oriente Mirra, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Tesori d'Oriente Mirra saves you about $205 a year against The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh. 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 Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Oro comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

The Merchant of Venice Arabian Myrrh notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.