Akbari Shakila: released in 2023, almond, sweet and nutty, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Akbari Shakila dupe we found is Mancera Roses Vanille — 82% match, about $70 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Akbari Shakila dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Akbari Shakila | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancera Roses Vanille | 82% | about $70 (−42%) | 8h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Montale Intense Cafe | 78% | about $100 (−17%) | 8h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Femme | 77% | about $30 (−75%) | 8h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 76% | about $30 (−75%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Raghba | 73% | about $15 (−87%) | 7h vs 5h | 9/10 |
Shares a similar sweet, rose-forward profile that evokes the warm, sugary depth found in the reference scent.
It shares its rose and sweet accords with Akbari Shakila, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 6,990 community ratings.
Offers a dense, syrupy rose and amber blend that mirrors the sweet, resinous character of the reference.
It shares its rose and warm spicy accords with Akbari Shakila, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 10,441 community ratings.
Focuses on a rich, woody rose profile that sits in the same family as the reference's oud-rose heart.
It shares its warm spicy accords with Akbari Shakila, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 248 community ratings.
Features a prominent rose and spice combination that feels reminiscent of the floral-oud balance in the reference.
It shares its fruity and sweet accords with Akbari Shakila, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 29,183 community ratings.
Provides a deep, sugary, and woody experience that aligns with the warm, almond-infused sweetness of the reference.
It shares its sweet and oud accords with Akbari Shakila, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 4,301 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Raghba, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Akbari Shakila.
Montale Intense Cafe, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Akbari Shakila.
Mancera Roses Vanille, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Mancera Roses Vanille saves you about $75 a year against Akbari Shakila. 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: Montale Intense Cafe (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Akbari Shakila notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.