The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela: released in 2022, vanilla, sweet and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela dupe?

The closest The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela dupe we found is Solinotes Tonka — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela 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 Tonka VenezuelaProjection
1Solinotes Tonka89%about $30 (−75%)4h vs 6h5/10
2Fragrance World Vanilla So Sweet87%about $20* (−83%)6h vs 6h6/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah85%about $45* (−62%)8h vs 6h8/10
4Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather84%about $20* (−83%)7h vs 6h5/10
5Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition83%about $35* (−71%)8h vs 6h8/10
  1. Solinotes Tonka — 89% scent match

    Evokes the warm vanilla and sweet balsamic character of Tonka Venezuela, focusing closely on a smooth, comforting bean accord.

    It shares its vanilla, amber and sweet accords with The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 833 community ratings.

  2. Fragrance World Vanilla So Sweet — 87% scent match

    Mirrors the sugary, powdery vanilla heart of Tonka Venezuela at a small fraction of the original price.

    It shares its vanilla, amber and warm spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 142 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah — 85% scent match

    Captures the sweet, powdery, and warm spicy indulgence of Tonka Venezuela through a heavy blanket of rich vanilla.

    It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 28,015 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather — 84% scent match

    Shares a similar rich amber and warm spicy warmth found in Tonka Venezuela, though with a deeper leathery edge.

    It shares its warm spicy and amber accords with The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 793 community ratings.

  5. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition — 83% scent match

    Leans into the same warm, spicy, and sweet vanilla territory as Tonka Venezuela with intense, room-filling performance.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,138 community ratings.

Which The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Vanilla So Sweet, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela.

Which The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela.

Which The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela dupe is closest to the original?

Solinotes Tonka, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Solinotes Tonka saves you about $130 a year against The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela. Both priced at 100 ml; 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 Tonka Venezuela dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

The Merchant of Venice Tonka Venezuela notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-16.