Baruti Nucleus dupe — cheaper alternatives

Baruti Nucleus: released in 2026, woody, oud and fresh spicy, about 11h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Baruti Nucleus dupe?

The closest Baruti Nucleus dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Woody Oud — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Baruti Nucleus 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 Baruti NucleusProjection
1Maison Alhambra Woody Oud85%about $30 (−86%)5h vs 11h7/10
2Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Imperial Oud85%about $60 (−71%)8h vs 11h8/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory83%about $25 (−88%)7h vs 11h9/10
4Fragrance World Oud Wonder83%about $30 (−86%)5h vs 11h7/10
5Afnan Supremacy Incense81%about $40 (−81%)8h vs 11h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Woody Oud — 85% scent match

    Evokes the deep, resinous woody warmth of Baruti Nucleus, offering a prominent oud-forward profile with a smooth dry-down.

    It shares its woody, oud and fresh spicy accords with Baruti Nucleus, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 1,155 community ratings.

  2. Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Imperial Oud — 85% scent match

    Captures the intense woody and medicinal spice intensity reminiscent of Baruti Nucleus with exceptional longevity.

    It shares its woody and oud accords with Baruti Nucleus, lasts about 8h against 11h and carries 103 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory — 83% scent match

    Shares a similar dense woody and spicy character reminiscent of Baruti Nucleus, leaning heavily into dark agarwood tones.

    It shares its oud, fresh spicy and woody accords with Baruti Nucleus, lasts about 7h against 11h and carries 8,406 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Oud Wonder — 83% scent match

    Delivers a rich profile of exotic woods and agarwood that echoes the powerful presence found in Baruti Nucleus.

    It shares its woody, oud and fresh spicy accords with Baruti Nucleus, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 187 community ratings.

  5. Afnan Supremacy Incense — 81% scent match

    Explores a dark, smoky, and woody terrain that feels closely related to the dense aura of Baruti Nucleus.

    It shares its fresh spicy, woody and oud accords with Baruti Nucleus, lasts about 8h against 11h and carries 1,236 community ratings.

Which Baruti Nucleus dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Baruti Nucleus.

Which Baruti Nucleus dupe lasts longest?

Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Imperial Oud, at about 8h on skin, against about 11h for Baruti Nucleus.

Which Baruti Nucleus dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Woody Oud, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Baruti Nucleus dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Woody Oud saves you about $265 a year against Baruti Nucleus. 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 Baruti Nucleus dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Imperial Oud (8.4h) and Afnan Supremacy Incense (8.3h) — 2 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-28.