The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration: released in 2013, aromatic, citrus and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition — 82% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $70 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 82% | about $30* (−57%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Rasasi Fattan | 80% | about $25* (−64%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone | 78% | about $35* (−50%) | 6h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Soir | 78% | about $25* (−64%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro | 77% | about $25* (−64%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Shares a similar dark, spicy, and woody character that evokes the complex oud and leather profile found in Asian Inspiration.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and leather accords with The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,558 community ratings.
Leans into the earthy, vetiver-heavy territory that mirrors the grounding base notes of the reference scent.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,698 community ratings.
Offers a crisp, aromatic, and citrus-forward experience that aligns with the fresh spicy and woody nuances of the reference.
It shares its aromatic, woody and citrus accords with The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 4,649 community ratings.
Captures a similar warm, spicy, and resinous atmosphere that feels like a more accessible take on the original's profile.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 175 community ratings.
Provides a bright, aromatic citrus opening that transitions into a woody base reminiscent of the lighter side of Asian Inspiration.
It shares its aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 184 community ratings.
Rasasi Fattan, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration.
Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition saves you about $60 a year against The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Asian Inspiration notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-15.