Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupe — cheaper alternatives

Arabesque Perfumes Kohel: released in 2017, leather, animalic and warm spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupe?

The closest Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupe we found is Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 90% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Arabesque Perfumes KohelProjection
1Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme90%about $40 (−84%)8h vs 8h7/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud80%about $15 (−94%)7h vs 8h7/10
3Armaf Legesi Homme77%about $25 (−90%)7h vs 8h7/10
4Fragrance World Cuir Leather84%about $15 (−94%)6h vs 8h7/10
5Maison Alhambra La Vita82%about $15 (−94%)5h vs 8h6/10
  1. Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 90% scent match

    Captures the deep, leathery intensity found in Kohel, offering a similarly sophisticated and rugged profile with a smooth, lingering finish.

    It shares its leather, sweet and animalic accords with Arabesque Perfumes Kohel, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 4,075 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud — 80% scent match

    Shares the dark, resinous leather aesthetic of Kohel, delivering a smooth and spicy dry-down that remains approachable and long-lasting.

    It shares its leather, amber and animalic accords with Arabesque Perfumes Kohel, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,575 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Legesi Homme — 77% scent match

    Offers a complex, spicy leather profile that sits in the same family as Kohel, providing a refined and masculine-leaning scent experience.

    It lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,024 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Cuir Leather — 84% scent match

    Provides a bold, animalic leather experience that mirrors the core character of Kohel, balanced by subtle warm spicy undertones.

    It shares its leather and animalic accords with Arabesque Perfumes Kohel, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 33 community ratings.

  5. Maison Alhambra La Vita — 82% scent match

    Evokes the rich, sweet-leathery fusion of Kohel, leaning into a warm and inviting amber base that feels familiar and comforting.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and warm spicy accords with Arabesque Perfumes Kohel, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 72 community ratings.

Which Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Arabesque Perfumes Kohel.

Which Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Arabesque Perfumes Kohel.

Which Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupe is closest to the original?

Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme saves you about $305 a year against Arabesque Perfumes Kohel. 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.

Will a Arabesque Perfumes Kohel dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-05.