d'Annam Moonlight Samurai: released in 2024, leather, woody and animalic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest d'Annam Moonlight Samurai dupe we found is Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 90% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best d'Annam Moonlight Samurai dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs d'Annam Moonlight Samurai | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 90% | about $40 (−82%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Rare Carbon | 87% | about $25 (−89%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud | 80% | about $15 (−93%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra La Vita | 83% | about $15 (−93%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Cuir Leather | 83% | about $15 (−93%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Captures the intense, raw leather character found in Moonlight Samurai, offering a similarly bold and sophisticated profile at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its leather, fruity and animalic accords with d'Annam Moonlight Samurai, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 4,075 community ratings.
This scent leans into the same rugged, leathery territory as Moonlight Samurai, providing a smooth and long-lasting experience that feels remarkably refined.
It shares its leather, woody and animalic accords with d'Annam Moonlight Samurai, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,393 community ratings.
Shares a similar dark, woody, and leathery DNA with Moonlight Samurai, offering a smooth and sophisticated dry-down that feels quite luxurious.
It shares its leather, smoky and animalic accords with d'Annam Moonlight Samurai, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,575 community ratings.
Evokes the woody and aromatic nuances of Moonlight Samurai, delivering a balanced and approachable take on the leather-forward scent profile.
It shares its woody and leather accords with d'Annam Moonlight Samurai, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 72 community ratings.
A compelling alternative that mirrors the animalic and smoky depth of Moonlight Samurai, maintaining a consistent presence throughout the day.
It shares its leather, animalic and woody accords with d'Annam Moonlight Samurai, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 33 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Velvet Oud, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than d'Annam Moonlight Samurai.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for d'Annam Moonlight Samurai.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme saves you about $270 a year against d'Annam Moonlight Samurai. 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: Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
d'Annam Moonlight Samurai notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-30.