Awshal Bois d'Aksum: released in 2024, leather, iris and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Awshal Bois d'Aksum dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Awshal Bois d'Aksum dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Awshal Bois d'Aksum | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men | 82% | about $20 (−87%) | 6h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Odyssey Homme | 80% | about $20 (−87%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Soir | 78% | about $30 (−80%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 75% | about $25 (−83%) | 7h vs 8h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro | 74% | about $20 (−87%) | 5h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Offers a warm, ambery, and slightly spicy experience that mirrors the cozy yet refined depth found in Bois d'Aksum.
It shares its woody, earthy and powdery accords with Awshal Bois d'Aksum, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 761 community ratings.
Leans into a rich, powdery vanilla and amber profile that feels reminiscent of the base notes in Bois d'Aksum.
It shares its woody, amber and powdery accords with Awshal Bois d'Aksum, opens on Mandarin too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,401 community ratings.
Provides a smooth, sweet, and woody impression that aligns well with the complex, earthy structure of Bois d'Aksum.
It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with Awshal Bois d'Aksum, opens on Mandarin too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 198 community ratings.
Features a bold, spicy, and ambery composition that captures a similar intensity to the leather and amber notes in Bois d'Aksum.
It shares its amber, woody and sweet accords with Awshal Bois d'Aksum, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 14,322 community ratings.
A lighter, more citrus-forward take that still touches on the woody and amber themes present in Bois d'Aksum.
It shares its amber accords with Awshal Bois d'Aksum, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 197 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Awshal Bois d'Aksum.
Lattafa Perfumes Asad, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Awshal Bois d'Aksum.
Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men saves you about $190 a year against Awshal Bois d'Aksum. 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. Lattafa Perfumes Asad comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Awshal Bois d'Aksum notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.