Ajmal Qafiya 2: released in 2016, warm spicy, woody and coffee, about 9h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Qafiya 2 dupe we found is Armaf Derby Club House Ascot — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $75 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Qafiya 2 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Qafiya 2 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Derby Club House Ascot | 84% | about $25 (−67%) | 7h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Black Edition | 75% | about $20 (−73%) | 7h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Irish Coffee | 73% | about $25 (−67%) | 6h vs 9h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men | 72% | about $20 (−73%) | 6h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Ajmal Santal | 78% | about $25 (−67%) | 8h vs 9h | 6/10 |
This fragrance captures the warm, spicy, and woody character of Ajmal Qafiya 2 with a similarly inviting and grounded presence.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and mossy accords with Ajmal Qafiya 2, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 107 community ratings.
Evokes the dark, spicy, and resinous depth of Ajmal Qafiya 2, leaning into a more intense and smoky aromatic experience.
It shares its woody and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Qafiya 2, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,661 community ratings.
Highlights the prominent coffee note found in Ajmal Qafiya 2, providing a similar gourmand-leaning opening that settles into a warm, spiced base.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and coffee accords with Ajmal Qafiya 2, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 172 community ratings.
Offers a similar warm, spicy, and woody impression to Ajmal Qafiya 2, maintaining a smooth and approachable profile throughout the wear.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and earthy accords with Ajmal Qafiya 2, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 761 community ratings.
Shares the woody and earthy foundation found in Ajmal Qafiya 2, offering a more focused take on the sandalwood profile.
It shares its woody, powdery and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Qafiya 2, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 93 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Ajmal Qafiya 2.
Ajmal Santal, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Ajmal Qafiya 2.
Armaf Derby Club House Ascot, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Derby Club House Ascot saves you about $75 a year against Ajmal Qafiya 2. 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: Ajmal Santal (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Ajmal Qafiya 2 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.