Zimaya Mazaaj dupe — cheaper alternatives

Zimaya Mazaaj: released in 2023, caramel, fresh spicy and warm spicy, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zimaya Mazaaj dupe?

The closest Zimaya Mazaaj dupe we found is Fragrance World Caramel Macchiato — 87% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zimaya Mazaaj 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 Zimaya MazaajProjection
1Fragrance World Caramel Macchiato87%about $20* (−20%)6h vs 6h6/10
2Maison Alhambra Berlinetta84%about $35* (+40%)6h vs 6h7/10
3Pendora Scents Veteran Oud82%about $30 (+20%)7h vs 6h7/10
4Hamidi Reichstag81%about $35 (+40%)6h vs 6h7/10
5Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Gold79%about $35 (+40%)5h vs 6h7/10
  1. Fragrance World Caramel Macchiato — 87% scent match

    Focuses heavily on the rich caramel and spice notes present in Mazaaj, delivering a sweet and woody impression that lingers beautifully.

    It shares its sweet, caramel and woody accords with Zimaya Mazaaj, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 236 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra Berlinetta — 84% scent match

    Captures the warm, spicy caramel essence found in Mazaaj, offering a similarly cozy and inviting profile for a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its sweet, patchouli and woody accords with Zimaya Mazaaj, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 392 community ratings.

  3. Pendora Scents Veteran Oud — 82% scent match

    Highlights the sweet caramel and deep woody base notes that make Mazaaj so distinct, providing a similar sensory experience.

    It shares its amber and warm spicy accords with Zimaya Mazaaj, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 35 community ratings.

  4. Hamidi Reichstag — 81% scent match

    This scent leans into the same woody and amber-heavy territory as Mazaaj, providing a smooth and balanced experience.

    It shares its woody, fresh spicy and caramel accords with Zimaya Mazaaj, opens on Caramel, Sichuan Pepper and Black Pepper too, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 10 community ratings.

  5. Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Gold — 79% scent match

    Evokes a similar sweet and spicy character to Mazaaj, focusing on a warm, resinous dry-down that feels familiar and comforting.

    It shares its woody and sweet accords with Zimaya Mazaaj, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 73 community ratings.

Which Zimaya Mazaaj dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Caramel Macchiato, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 20% less than Zimaya Mazaaj.

Which Zimaya Mazaaj dupe lasts longest?

Pendora Scents Veteran Oud, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Zimaya Mazaaj.

Which Zimaya Mazaaj dupe is closest to the original?

Fragrance World Caramel Macchiato, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Zimaya Mazaaj itself sells from $23.09 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Zimaya Mazaaj dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Caramel Macchiato saves you about $5 a year against Zimaya Mazaaj. 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 Zimaya Mazaaj dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Pendora Scents Veteran Oud comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Zimaya Mazaaj notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-23.