Vertus Oud Noir: released in 2015, woody, fruity and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Vertus Oud Noir dupe we found is Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Vertus Oud Noir dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Vertus Oud Noir | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad | 85% | about $45 (−70%) | 8h vs 7h | 10/10 |
| 2 | Mancera Gold Aoud | 83% | about $35 (−77%) | 8h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 72% | about $25* (−83%) | 7h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 70% | about $35* (−77%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Afnan 9pm | 65% | about $35* (−77%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Evokes the rich fruity and woody depth of Vertus Oud Noir, leaning into a heavy rose and oud profile with warm spices.
It shares its woody, rose and oud accords with Vertus Oud Noir, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 829 community ratings.
Shares a similar assertive blend of bright fruits, rich florals, and deep woody notes reminiscent of Vertus Oud Noir.
It shares its woody, rose and oud accords with Vertus Oud Noir, opens on Saffron and Lemon too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 223 community ratings.
Brings a warm, spicy, and amber-heavy dry-down that touches upon the cozy resinous qualities of Vertus Oud Noir.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords with Vertus Oud Noir, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 13,211 community ratings.
A powerful projection-heavy option that plays in the broader bold fruity-woody arena, though lacking the specific oud-rose heart of Vertus Oud Noir.
It shares its fruity, woody and aromatic accords with Vertus Oud Noir, opens on Lemon and Apple too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 27,223 community ratings.
Shares a sweet, amber-driven sweetness that echoes the heavier vanillic elements present in the base of Vertus Oud Noir.
It shares its warm spicy and fruity accords with Vertus Oud Noir, opens on Apple too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 16,963 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Vertus Oud Noir.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Vertus Oud Noir.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Vertus Oud Noir itself sells from $144.89 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad saves you about $155 a year against Vertus Oud Noir. 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.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (8.1h) and Mancera Gold Aoud (8.1h) — 2 of 5.
Vertus Oud Noir notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-29.