Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II dupe — cheaper alternatives

Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II: released in 2025, leather, amber and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II dupe?

The closest Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Philos Pura — 68% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $455 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II 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 Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie IIProjection
1Maison Alhambra Philos Pura68%about $20 (−96%)7h vs 6h7/10
2Armaf Legesi Homme64%about $25 (−95%)7h vs 6h7/10
3Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque79%about $210 (−54%)7h vs 6h9/10
4Jinx Smells Cuirassier76%about $90 (−80%)9h vs 6h8/10
5PARIS CORNER Amber Oud64%about $30 (−93%)5h vs 6h8/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Philos Pura — 68% scent match

    Features a complex floral and musky development that lightly echoes the nuanced floral heart of Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II.

    It shares its musky, powdery and amber accords with Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 429 community ratings.

  2. Armaf Legesi Homme — 64% scent match

    Leans into similar floral-woody territory, providing a more accessible spin on the violet and rose aspects of Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II.

    It shares its powdery and musky accords with Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,024 community ratings.

  3. Jinx Smells Cuirassier — 76% scent match

    In the same family as Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II, offering a striking leather profile underlined by dark woody tones.

    It shares its leather, floral and powdery accords with Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 7 community ratings.

  4. PARIS CORNER Amber Oud — 64% scent match

    Brings a heavy resinous presence reminiscent of the choya loban and amber base notes in Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II.

    It shares its amber accords with Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 97 community ratings.

  5. Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque — 79% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes the deep birch tar and resinous amber character of Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II, wrapped in rich floral leather.

    It shares its amber, leather and musky accords with Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,078 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II.

Which Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II dupe lasts longest?

Jinx Smells Cuirassier, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II.

Which Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II dupe is closest to the original?

Serge Lutens Cuir Mauresque, at 79% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Philos Pura saves you about $635 a year against Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II. 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 Areej Le Doré Cuir de Russie II dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Jinx Smells Cuirassier (9.0h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-23.