The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber: released in 2015, amber, woody and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber dupe we found is Pendora Scents Amber Grand Pendora — 83% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pendora Scents Amber Grand Pendora | 83% | about $20* (−60%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | PARIS CORNER Voux Elegante | 81% | about $30* (−40%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Amber D'OR | 85% | about $25* (−50%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Incense Ebony | 84% | about $25* (−50%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Ajmal Amber Leather | 82% | about $20 (−60%) | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
Features a comforting mix of dark woods and rich labdanum that echoes the signature style of Ottoman Amber.
It shares its amber, vanilla and warm spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 102 community ratings.
Captures a similar opulent wood and warm resin atmosphere, making it a great alternative for amber lovers.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and aromatic accords with The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 485 community ratings.
Delivers a decadent blend of sweet vanilla and warm spices reminiscent of the luxurious dry-down found in Ottoman Amber.
It shares its sweet, woody and vanilla accords with The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 33 community ratings.
Mirrors the rich myrrh and sweet amber core of Ottoman Amber with a smooth, cozy trail.
It shares its woody, amber and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 95 community ratings.
Evokes the deep resinous and warm balsamic character of Ottoman Amber, though leaning into a slightly leather-heavy profile.
It shares its fresh spicy, amber and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 19 community ratings.
Ajmal Amber Leather, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber.
Ajmal Amber Leather, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber.
Fragrance World Amber D'OR, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber itself sells from $119.69 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Pendora Scents Amber Grand Pendora saves you about $40 a year against The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber. 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, these cover it: Ajmal Amber Leather (8.4h) — 1 of 5.
The Merchant of Venice Ottoman Amber notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-31.