Ahuja Sacred Santal: released in 2023, warm spicy, woody and leather, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ahuja Sacred Santal dupe we found is Le Monde Gourmand Santal Supreme — 85% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $310 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ahuja Sacred Santal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ahuja Sacred Santal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Le Monde Gourmand Santal Supreme | 85% | about $45 (−85%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 81% | about $35* (−89%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Al Nashama | 81% | about $35* (−89%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Hunter Intense | 78% | about $30* (−90%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Salt | 85% | about $20* (−94%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Evokes the dry, woody character of Sacred Santal, offering a warm and powdery sandalwood presence at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Ahuja Sacred Santal, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 534 community ratings.
Shares the robust woody and spicy warmth found in Sacred Santal, wrapping the wearer in a rich, earthy embrace.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and animalic accords with Ahuja Sacred Santal, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
Presents a warm, spicy, and woody profile reminiscent of Sacred Santal, with strong performance and complexity.
It shares its fresh spicy and aromatic accords with Ahuja Sacred Santal, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 844 community ratings.
Delivers an aromatic and spicy punch that mirrors the fresh and woody contrasts present in Sacred Santal.
It shares its fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Ahuja Sacred Santal, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,228 community ratings.
Captures a similar creamy sandalwood and spicy cardamom profile, echoing the sophisticated presence of Sacred Santal.
It shares its woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords with Ahuja Sacred Santal, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 86 community ratings.
Fragrance World Salt, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Ahuja Sacred Santal.
Lattafa Perfumes Al Nashama, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Ahuja Sacred Santal.
Le Monde Gourmand Santal Supreme, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Le Monde Gourmand Santal Supreme saves you about $385 a year against Ahuja Sacred Santal. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Al Nashama comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ahuja Sacred Santal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.