Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872: released in 2018, fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872 dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia I — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $80 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872 dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872 | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia I | 83% | about $30* (−62%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Turathi Blue | 82% | about $35* (−56%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Imperium | 80% | about $25* (−69%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 78% | about $25* (−69%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone | 78% | about $35* (−56%) | 6h vs 8h | 4/10 |
Shares a sophisticated, sparkling citrus and aromatic depth reminiscent of Summer 1872, driven by smooth woods and warm amber.
It shares its fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords with Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,336 community ratings.
Showcases a prominent citrus-forward opening and ambery woody dry-down reminiscent of the complex character found in Summer 1872.
It shares its citrus, woody and amber accords with Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 8,305 community ratings.
Brings together a lively blend of citrus and aromatic woods that captures a similar uplifting mood to Summer 1872.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872, opens on Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lime too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 375 community ratings.
Employs a sweet, fruity, and aquatic arrangement that shares the lively, effervescent charm of Summer 1872.
It shares its fruity, citrus and sweet accords with Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
Evokes a similar vibrant citrus and woody balance to Summer 1872, offering a bright opening that settles into a clean, musky trail.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fruity accords with Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 4,903 community ratings.
Fragrance World Imperium, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872.
Rasasi Hawas for Him, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872.
Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia I, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia I saves you about $75 a year against Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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. Rasasi Hawas for Him comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Alexandria Fragrances Summer 1872 notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-11.