BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO dupe — cheaper alternatives

BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO: released in 2024, aromatic, amber and woody, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO dupe?

The closest BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $150 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO 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 BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEOProjection
1Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel85%about $25 (−83%)7h vs 9h7/10
2PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire84%about $30 (−80%)5h vs 9h7/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah83%about $25 (−83%)8h vs 9h8/10
4Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve83%about $30 (−80%)7h vs 9h6/10
5Lattafa Perfumes Ansaam Gold81%about $25 (−83%)6h vs 9h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel — 85% scent match

    Evokes the warm amber-and-spicy richness found in Yves Saint Laurent Babycat, delivering a similarly cozy and inviting trail.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,763 community ratings.

  2. PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire — 84% scent match

    Resonates with the heavy warm-spicy character of Yves Saint Laurent Babycat, wrapped in a smooth amber embrace.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO, lasts about 5h against 9h and carries 312 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah — 83% scent match

    Shares the dense, resinous warmth of Yves Saint Laurent Babycat, leaning into a rich spicy and amber-heavy sweetness.

    It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 30,398 community ratings.

  4. Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve — 83% scent match

    In the same family as Yves Saint Laurent Babycat, offering a deep amber-centric profile with a warm powdery touch.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 420 community ratings.

  5. Lattafa Perfumes Ansaam Gold — 81% scent match

    Recalls the sweet and amber-laced impressions of Ariana Grande R.E.M., with a comforting musky trail.

    It shares its musky and powdery accords with BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 2,024 community ratings.

Which BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO.

Which BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO.

Which BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO dupe is closest to the original?

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

How much does a BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Kismet Angel saves you about $185 a year against BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO. 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 BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Khamrah comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

BY SHAMS PERFUMES LEO notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-04.