Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud: released in 2018, oud, woody and citrus, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud dupe we found is Aramis JHL — 78% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aramis JHL | 78% | about $45 (−82%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Al Haramain Perfumes Oudh 36 Nuit | 75% | about $130 (−49%) | 9h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 72% | about $15 (−94%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Atheer | 82% | about $20 (−92%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Abeer Malaysia | 80% | about $80 (−69%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Shares a similar vintage-leaning, spicy, and resinous character that evokes the complex warmth found in Mysterious Oud.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud, opens on Orange and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 288 community ratings.
Leans into a sophisticated, woody, and spicy profile that echoes the resinous depth and oud-forward character of the reference.
It shares its oud, warm spicy and woody accords with Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 126 community ratings.
Provides a sweet, spicy, and ambery oud profile that captures a similar warm, resinous atmosphere at a much lower price point.
It shares its amber, oud and woody accords with Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 2,221 community ratings.
Focuses on a rich, authentic oud base that feels reminiscent of the complex, animalic, and woody heart of Mysterious Oud.
It shares its oud, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 34 community ratings.
Offers a deep, woody, and animalic oud experience that sits in the same family as the darker, resinous aspects of the reference.
It shares its oud, woody and fresh spicy accords with Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 62 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud.
Al Haramain Perfumes Oudh 36 Nuit, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud.
Ajmal Dahn Al Oudh Atheer, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Aramis JHL saves you about $305 a year against Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud. 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 Oudh 36 Nuit (9.1h) — 1 of 5.
Bortnikoff Mysterious Oud notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.