Ajmal Chapter 1: released in 2025, woody, warm spicy and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Chapter 1 dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac — 75% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Chapter 1 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Chapter 1 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac | 75% | about $25 (−79%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 74% | about $40 (−67%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 73% | about $25 (−79%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum | 72% | about $15 (−87%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Pendora Scents Charuto Tobacco Vanille | 71% | about $30 (−75%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Captures the cozy warmth and complex spicy woods characteristic of the Ajmal Chapter 1 experience.
It shares its woody, patchouli and aromatic accords with Ajmal Chapter 1, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 431 community ratings.
Delivers a dense balsamic and warm spicy aura close to the rich heart and base notes of Ajmal Chapter 1.
It shares its warm spicy accords with Ajmal Chapter 1, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Brings a prominent warm spicy and amber framework that echoes the bolder elements of Ajmal Chapter 1.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Chapter 1, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 14,322 community ratings.
Evokes the warm amber and powdery depth found in Ajmal Chapter 1, offering a rich composition at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Chapter 1, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 184 community ratings.
Explores a similar warm, spicy, and woody territory as Ajmal Chapter 1 with prominent sweet resinous undertones.
It shares its warm spicy, powdery and woody accords with Ajmal Chapter 1, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 670 community ratings.
Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Ajmal Chapter 1.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Ajmal Chapter 1.
Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac, at 75% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ajmal Chapter 1 itself sells from 5499 INR (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac saves you about $140 a year against Ajmal Chapter 1. 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: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Ajmal Chapter 1 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-22.