Botanicae Shomal: released in 2019, green, earthy and patchouli, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Botanicae Shomal dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Avant — 87% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Botanicae Shomal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Botanicae Shomal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Avant | 87% | about $15 (−73%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Palquis Cassius Silver | 84% | about $25 (−55%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Zara Surfing Puerto Escondido | 82% | about $20 (−64%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Zara Bois Soleil For Him | 82% | about $20 (−64%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Surfing Uluwatu | 81% | about $30 (−45%) | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
Delivers a rich blend of pineapple, hyacinth, and warm musk that closely mirrors the vibe of Botanicae Shomal.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and green accords with Botanicae Shomal, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 222 community ratings.
Shares the clean, earthy patchouli and fresh floral undertones that define Botanicae Shomal.
It shares its floral, green and patchouli accords with Botanicae Shomal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 15 community ratings.
Captures the bright, breezy citrus and soft floral elements reminiscent of Botanicae Shomal.
It shares its warm spicy and floral accords with Botanicae Shomal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 94 community ratings.
Offers a lighter, woodier take on the fresh, green-floral character found in Botanicae Shomal.
It shares its woody, patchouli and fresh spicy accords with Botanicae Shomal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 40 community ratings.
A fresh, modern interpretation that echoes the bright, green-citrus opening and soft woody base of Botanicae Shomal.
It shares its green, woody and earthy accords with Botanicae Shomal, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 27 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Avant, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Botanicae Shomal.
Palquis Cassius Silver, at about 6h on skin, against about 6h for Botanicae Shomal.
Maison Alhambra Avant, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Botanicae Shomal itself sells from €85 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Avant saves you about $60 a year against Botanicae Shomal. 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. Palquis Cassius Silver comes closest at 6.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Botanicae Shomal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-04.