Dame Perfumery Dark Horse: released in 2015, warm spicy, woody and citrus, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Dame Perfumery Dark Horse dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed — 84% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $90 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Dame Perfumery Dark Horse dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Dame Perfumery Dark Horse | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed | 84% | about $30* (−67%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Cremo Spice & Black Vanilla | 81% | about $30* (−67%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense | 79% | about $25* (−72%) | 8h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Radical Brown | 79% | about $30* (−67%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Zara Warm Black | 78% | about $25* (−72%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Delivers a rich blend of cinnamon, warm clove, and sweet vanilla wood reminiscent of Dark Horse's spicy heart.
It shares its warm spicy, cinnamon and woody accords with Dame Perfumery Dark Horse, opens on Cinnamon and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,189 community ratings.
Offers an inviting interplay of lively spices and smooth vanilla that evokes the cozy character of Dark Horse.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and aromatic accords with Dame Perfumery Dark Horse, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 2,147 community ratings.
Captures the deep guaiac wood and sweet vanilla base of Dark Horse with an added touch of smoky depth.
It shares its woody and vanilla accords with Dame Perfumery Dark Horse, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 2,080 community ratings.
Leans into cinnamon, aromatic spices, and warm woods in a way that echoes the rich spice profile of Dark Horse.
It shares its warm spicy, cinnamon and aromatic accords with Dame Perfumery Dark Horse, opens on Cinnamon and Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 406 community ratings.
Presents a warm spicy-citrus opening that settles into a smooth vanilla and cedar profile reminiscent of Dark Horse.
It shares its vanilla, powdery and aromatic accords with Dame Perfumery Dark Horse, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 880 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Dame Perfumery Dark Horse.
Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Dame Perfumery Dark Horse.
Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Qaa'ed saves you about $90 a year against Dame Perfumery Dark Horse. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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: Lattafa Perfumes Raghba Wood Intense (8.0h) — 1 of 5.
Dame Perfumery Dark Horse notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-16.