Adil Qadri The Story: released in 2024, warm spicy, vanilla and patchouli, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Adil Qadri The Story dupe we found is Afnan 9pm — 87% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Adil Qadri The Story dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Adil Qadri The Story | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan 9pm | 87% | about $25 (−44%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Rayhaan Lion | 84% | about $35 (−22%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Afnan 9PM Elixir | 82% | about $50 (+11%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Hawas Gold Digger | 79% | about $65 (+44%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Hawas Dreams | 77% | about $50 (+11%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Shares a similar warm, spicy, and sweet character that evokes the cozy cinnamon and vanilla profile found in The Story.
It shares its vanilla, amber and warm spicy accords with Adil Qadri The Story, opens on Cinnamon too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 18,363 community ratings.
Offers a comparable blend of warm spices and amber that mirrors the balsamic and woody depth of the reference scent.
It shares its vanilla and cinnamon accords with Adil Qadri The Story, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,730 community ratings.
This newer release leans into the same sweet, spicy, and woody territory, providing a similar long-lasting presence on the skin.
It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and balsamic accords with Adil Qadri The Story, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 1,967 community ratings.
Presents a similar aromatic and warm profile that aligns with the balsamic and amber-heavy dry-down of the reference.
It shares its vanilla, cinnamon and warm spicy accords with Adil Qadri The Story, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 58 community ratings.
Captures a similar balance of sweet and woody notes, making it a suitable alternative for those who enjoy the reference's warm spicy vibe.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Adil Qadri The Story, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 4 community ratings.
Afnan 9pm, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Adil Qadri The Story.
Rasasi Hawas Dreams, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Adil Qadri The Story.
Afnan 9pm, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan 9pm saves you about $30 a year against Adil Qadri The Story. 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: Rasasi Hawas Dreams (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Adil Qadri The Story notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.