Ajmal Incense: released in 2019, woody, earthy and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Incense dupe we found is Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight — 85% match, about $245 (estimate) versus about $65 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Incense dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Incense | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight | 85% | about $245 (+277%) | 9h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Montale Bengal Oud | 84% | about $70 (+8%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Ajmal Qafiya 3 | 84% | about $55 (−15%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Ajmal Qafiya 4 | 83% | about $55 (−15%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Bois 1920 Virtù | 82% | about $120 (+85%) | 6h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Captures the dark, brooding character of Ajmal Incense with a heavy emphasis on earthy resins and vintage leather.
It shares its leather, woody and earthy accords with Ajmal Incense, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 1,571 community ratings.
Shares the rich, resinous incense and woody depth of Ajmal Incense, leaning into a bold leather-and-oud territory.
It shares its woody, citrus and leather accords with Ajmal Incense, opens on Bitter Orange too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 207 community ratings.
Features a similar oriental spice structure reminiscent of Ajmal Incense, with a rich and warm amber base.
It shares its woody, leather and violet accords with Ajmal Incense, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 24 community ratings.
Shares the distinct regional craftsmanship found in Ajmal Incense, blending deep woods and traditional spice accords.
It shares its amber, woody and leather accords with Ajmal Incense, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 23 community ratings.
Presents a woody and spicy framework that parallels the aromatic complexity of Ajmal Incense.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Ajmal Incense, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 84 community ratings.
Ajmal Qafiya 3, at about $55 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 15% less than Ajmal Incense.
Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Ajmal Incense.
Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight actually costs about $265 a year MORE than Ajmal Incense. 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: Francesca Bianchi The Black Knight (8.9h) — 1 of 5.
Ajmal Incense notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.