The Spirit of Dubai Oud dupe — cheaper alternatives

The Spirit of Dubai Oud: released in 2015, woody, oud and amber, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The Spirit of Dubai Oud dupe?

The closest The Spirit of Dubai Oud dupe we found is Ajmal Amir Two — 83% match, about $170 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The Spirit of Dubai Oud 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs The Spirit of Dubai OudProjection
1Ajmal Amir Two83%about $170 (+162%)8h vs 9h9/10
2Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah80%about $658h vs 9h9/10
3Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad77%about $45 (−31%)8h vs 9h10/10
4The Dua Brand Oudh of Dubai91%about $110 (+69%)10h vs 9h9/10
5Ahmed Al Maghribi Oulil Amr84%about $659h vs 9h8/10
  1. Ajmal Amir Two — 83% scent match

    Echoes the complex oriental blend of rose, warm spices, and refined agarwood found throughout The Spirit of Dubai Oud.

    It shares its woody, oud and fresh spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Oud, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 143 community ratings.

  2. Rasasi Dhanal Oudh Nashwah — 80% scent match

    Presents a warm, honeyed take on aged woods and amber that echoes the sweet resinous dry-down of The Spirit of Dubai Oud.

    It shares its fresh spicy, oud and woody accords with The Spirit of Dubai Oud, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 429 community ratings.

  3. Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad — 77% scent match

    Emphasizes the dark, smoky floral and leathery oud dimensions that run through The Spirit of Dubai Oud.

    It shares its woody, oud and warm spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Oud, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 829 community ratings.

  4. The Dua Brand Oudh of Dubai — 91% scent match

    Evokes the opulent woody tapestry and smoky pineapple facets of The Spirit of Dubai Oud with prominent leather undertones.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Oud, lasts about 10h against 9h and carries 3 community ratings.

  5. Ahmed Al Maghribi Oulil Amr — 84% scent match

    Shares the deeply resinous, spicy agarwood profile and balsamic warmth characteristic of The Spirit of Dubai Oud.

    It shares its woody, oud and warm spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Oud, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 9h against 9h and carries 13 community ratings.

Which The Spirit of Dubai Oud dupe is cheapest?

Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, at about $45 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 30% less than The Spirit of Dubai Oud.

Which The Spirit of Dubai Oud dupe lasts longest?

The Dua Brand Oudh of Dubai, at about 10h on skin, against about 9h for The Spirit of Dubai Oud.

Which The Spirit of Dubai Oud dupe is closest to the original?

The Dua Brand Oudh of Dubai, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

The Spirit of Dubai Oud itself sells from $576.09 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a The Spirit of Dubai Oud dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Amir Two actually costs about $155 a year MORE than The Spirit of Dubai Oud. 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 Spirit of Dubai Oud dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: The Dua Brand Oudh of Dubai (9.5h), Ahmed Al Maghribi Oulil Amr (8.8h), Ajmal Amir Two (8.3h) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (8.1h) — 4 of 5.

The Spirit of Dubai Oud notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-16.