Zimaya Night Shadow dupe — cheaper alternatives

Zimaya Night Shadow: released in 2020, musky, leather and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zimaya Night Shadow dupe?

The closest Zimaya Night Shadow dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold — 91% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Zimaya Night Shadow 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 Night ShadowProjection
1Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold91%about $207h vs 6h8/10
2Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir89%about $25 (+25%)8h vs 6h7/10
3The Woods Collection Royal Night86%about $208h vs 6h7/10
4Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre86%about $30* (+50%)8h vs 6h7/10
5Flavia Nouveau Ambre85%about $25 (+25%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold — 91% scent match

    Evokes the leathery, smoky richness of Zimaya Night Shadow, balanced with a prominent warm amber accord.

    It shares its leather, warm spicy and woody accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 493 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir — 89% scent match

    Shares a similar dark, woody warmth reminiscent of the smoky facets found in Zimaya Night Shadow.

    It shares its smoky, warm spicy and rose accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 614 community ratings.

  3. The Woods Collection Royal Night — 86% scent match

    Presents a woody and warm spicy character that aligns closely with the atmosphere of Zimaya Night Shadow.

    It shares its leather, smoky and rose accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, opens on Birch too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 576 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre — 86% scent match

    Captures a similar intense leather and spice profile reminiscent of the core feel of Zimaya Night Shadow.

    It shares its warm spicy, smoky and rose accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 294 community ratings.

  5. Flavia Nouveau Ambre — 85% scent match

    Leans into a resinous amber and smoky space that sits comfortably in the same family as Zimaya Night Shadow.

    It shares its rose, warm spicy and smoky accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 145 community ratings.

Which Zimaya Night Shadow dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Zimaya Night Shadow dupe lasts longest?

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Zimaya Night Shadow.

Which Zimaya Night Shadow dupe is closest to the original?

Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Zimaya Night Shadow itself sells from $19.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Zimaya Night Shadow dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold saves you about $5 a year against Zimaya Night Shadow. 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 Zimaya Night Shadow dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-08-22.