Benjamin Barber Romulus: released in 2025, leather, woody and oud, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Benjamin Barber Romulus dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Woody Oud — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $340 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Benjamin Barber Romulus dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Benjamin Barber Romulus | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 85% | about $30 (−91%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory | 83% | about $25 (−93%) | 7h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Oud Wonder | 83% | about $30 (−91%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 81% | about $40 (−88%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Ard Al Zaafaran Oud 24 Hours | 80% | about $35 (−90%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Evokes the rich oud and woody depth of Tom Ford Oud Wood Intense, bringing a similar dark, resinous warmth.
It shares its woody, oud and warm spicy accords with Benjamin Barber Romulus, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
Shares the intense woody and medicinal oud characteristics found in dark, opulent profiles.
It shares its oud, warm spicy and woody accords with Benjamin Barber Romulus, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 8,406 community ratings.
A woody and earthy composition that leans into the sophisticated profile of high-end oud fragrances.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and oud accords with Benjamin Barber Romulus, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 187 community ratings.
Delivers a heavy dose of warm spices and vanillic richness comparable to dense, opulent scents.
It shares its warm spicy and vanilla accords with Benjamin Barber Romulus, opens on Cinnamon too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Blends dark woods with subtle sweet undertones for a complex, warm profile.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and amber accords with Benjamin Barber Romulus, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,530 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Benjamin Barber Romulus.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Benjamin Barber Romulus.
Maison Alhambra Woody Oud, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Woody Oud saves you about $455 a year against Benjamin Barber Romulus. 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, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Benjamin Barber Romulus notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-23.