The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense: released in 2018, amber, smoky and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Maharjan Gold — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Maharjan Gold | 83% | about $30* (−54%) | 6h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Zara Bohemian Oud | 78% | about $30 (−54%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Kuumba Made Frankincense & Myrrh | 68% | about $10 (4 ml) | 7h vs 6h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 68% | about $20* (−69%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Jesus Del Pozo Gold Cedar Nights | 73% | about $40* (−38%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar warm, resinous incense character with a touch of sweetness, evoking the balsamic and woody depth of Mystic Incense.
It shares its amber, caramel and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 249 community ratings.
Leans into a similar woody and resinous territory, offering a smoky, incense-forward profile that feels reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its warm spicy, cacao and amber accords with The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 937 community ratings.
A simple, concentrated oil that captures the core resinous, balsamic incense notes found in the heart of the reference.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords with The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 105 community ratings.
While more focused on amber and oud, it shares the dense, sweet, and smoky resinous profile that defines the character of Mystic Incense.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,133 community ratings.
Provides a warm, woody, and slightly spicy experience that aligns with the incense-heavy atmosphere of Mystic Incense.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 62 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense.
Lattafa Perfumes Maharjan Gold, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense itself sells from $76.29 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Maharjan Gold saves you about $50 a year against The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense. 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 Oud Mood comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.