Zimaya Ilham al Oud: released in 2023, amber, warm spicy and leather, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zimaya Ilham al Oud dupe we found is Franck Olivier Oud Touch — 88% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zimaya Ilham al Oud dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zimaya Ilham al Oud | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Olivier Oud Touch | 88% | about $20 | 8h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir | 83% | about $25 (+25%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Excellus Men | 80% | about $20 | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER PERSEVIRON | 78% | about $25 (+25%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Rue Broca Penthouse Windsor | 75% | about $25 (+25%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar dark, woody, and resinous character, evoking the smoky oud and rose profile found in Ilham al Oud.
It shares its amber, rose and warm spicy accords with Zimaya Ilham al Oud, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 1,739 community ratings.
Offers a deep, leathery, and incense-heavy experience that aligns with the bold, balsamic nature of the reference.
It shares its amber, oud and smoky accords with Zimaya Ilham al Oud, opens on Incense too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 614 community ratings.
Provides a warm, spicy, and woody composition that sits in the same family as the reference, emphasizing a smooth, masculine presence.
It shares its leather and animalic accords with Zimaya Ilham al Oud, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 81 community ratings.
Leans into similar territory with its blend of oud and warm spices, offering a comparable depth and intensity.
It shares its warm spicy accords with Zimaya Ilham al Oud, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 78 community ratings.
A balanced, woody, and slightly smoky fragrance that captures a similar mood to the reference without being overly aggressive.
It shares its amber, leather and warm spicy accords with Zimaya Ilham al Oud, opens on Rose too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 54 community ratings.
Armaf Excellus Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).
Franck Olivier Oud Touch, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Zimaya Ilham al Oud.
Franck Olivier Oud Touch, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Zimaya Ilham al Oud itself sells from $19.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Franck Olivier Oud Touch works out about the same as Zimaya Ilham al Oud over a year. 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: Franck Olivier Oud Touch (8.4h) — 1 of 5.
Zimaya Ilham al Oud notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.