Assaf Alex dupe — cheaper alternatives

Assaf Alex: released in 2024, woody, warm spicy and lavender, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Assaf Alex dupe?

The closest Assaf Alex dupe we found is Laverne I Was Here — 93% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Assaf Alex 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 Assaf AlexProjection
1Laverne I Was Here93%about $35 (+40%)8h vs 7h6/10
2PARIS CORNER Emir Super Crush83%about $40 (+60%)6h vs 7h7/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah82%about $258h vs 7h8/10
4Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel81%about $257h vs 7h7/10
5Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum78%about $15 (−40%)7h vs 7h8/10
  1. Laverne I Was Here — 93% scent match

    Evokes the warm spicy and woody richness of Assaf Alex, featuring a similar blend of aromatic lavender and deep amber.

    It shares its woody, lavender and amber accords with Assaf Alex, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 126 community ratings.

  2. PARIS CORNER Emir Super Crush — 83% scent match

    Brings out a similar blend of rich spices and woody depths that echoes the character of Assaf Alex.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Assaf Alex, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 142 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah — 82% scent match

    Shares the rich spicy and warm amber profile found in Assaf Alex, leaning into a similarly cozy and inviting sweetness.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with Assaf Alex, opens on Cinnamon too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 30,398 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 81% scent match

    Resonates with the warm, spicy woodiness of Assaf Alex, offering a deeply comforting and aromatic wear.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with Assaf Alex, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,763 community ratings.

  5. Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum — 78% scent match

    Shares a touch of the opulent, resinous warmth and aromatic sweetness present in Assaf Alex.

    It shares its woody, amber and warm spicy accords with Assaf Alex, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 184 community ratings.

Which Assaf Alex dupe is cheapest?

Fragrance World Barakkat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 40% less than Assaf Alex.

Which Assaf Alex dupe lasts longest?

Laverne I Was Here, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Assaf Alex.

Which Assaf Alex dupe is closest to the original?

Laverne I Was Here, at 93% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Assaf Alex dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Laverne I Was Here actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Assaf Alex. 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 Assaf Alex dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Laverne I Was Here comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-31.