Ajmal Strings of Oud: released in 2026, fresh spicy, tobacco and warm spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ajmal Strings of Oud dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Sehr — 88% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ajmal Strings of Oud dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ajmal Strings of Oud | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Sehr | 88% | about $30 (−75%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Ace | 85% | about $25 (−79%) | 7h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 3 | L'Occitane en Provence Eau des Baux | 83% | about $65 (−46%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch | 82% | about $25 (−79%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Radical Brown | 78% | about $25 (−79%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Captures the warm, spicy tobacco and vanilla essence found in the reference, offering a smooth and comforting aromatic experience.
It shares its warm spicy, sweet and amber accords with Ajmal Strings of Oud, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,223 community ratings.
Evokes the rich, sweet tobacco and spice profile of the reference, providing a warm and inviting scent trail.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords with Ajmal Strings of Oud, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 223 community ratings.
A classic, accessible blend that leans into similar woody and balsamic territory, highlighting a soft, resinous tobacco character.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with Ajmal Strings of Oud, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 4,155 community ratings.
Shares the warm, spicy, and sweet tobacco-forward character that defines the reference, settling into a cozy vanilla base.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and tobacco accords with Ajmal Strings of Oud, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,614 community ratings.
Offers a similar spicy and woody depth, reminiscent of the incense and tobacco interplay found in the reference.
It shares its amber, tobacco and warm spicy accords with Ajmal Strings of Oud, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 411 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Ajmal Strings of Oud.
Lattafa Perfumes Sehr, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Ajmal Strings of Oud.
Lattafa Perfumes Sehr, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Ajmal Strings of Oud itself sells from 5599 INR (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Sehr saves you about $130 a year against Ajmal Strings of Oud. 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 Sehr comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Ajmal Strings of Oud notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-24.