Aswan Shu: released in 2025, amber, citrus and aromatic, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Aswan Shu dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Philos Pura — 85% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $145 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Aswan Shu dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Aswan Shu | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Philos Pura | 85% | about $20 (−86%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Liam Blue Shine | 83% | about $30 (−79%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Aqua Pura | 82% | about $40 (−72%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club de Nuit Milestone | 80% | about $25 (−83%) | 6h vs 8h | 4/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Hawas for Him | 78% | about $30 (−79%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar bright, solar-infused citrus and fig character that evokes the airy, Mediterranean feel of the reference.
It shares its citrus, fruity and musky accords with Aswan Shu, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 429 community ratings.
Offers a crisp, marine-forward profile with woody undertones that mirrors the fresh, ozonic atmosphere found in the reference.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and marine accords with Aswan Shu, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 870 community ratings.
Captures the breezy, aromatic essence of the reference with a clean, citrus-heavy opening and a soft, woody finish.
It shares its musky, marine and citrus accords with Aswan Shu, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 225 community ratings.
Provides a salty, mineral-rich marine experience that aligns with the sea-note and ambroxan structure of the reference.
It shares its marine, aromatic and woody accords with Aswan Shu, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 4,903 community ratings.
Leans into a similar aquatic and fruity territory, providing a long-lasting, vibrant scent profile reminiscent of the reference.
It shares its fruity, citrus and amber accords with Aswan Shu, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 11,389 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Aswan Shu.
Fragrance World Aqua Pura, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Aswan Shu.
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Philos Pura saves you about $185 a year against Aswan Shu. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Fragrance World Aqua Pura comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Aswan Shu notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.