DS&Durga Notorious Oud dupe — cheaper alternatives

DS&Durga Notorious Oud: released in 2019, oud, musky and warm spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good DS&Durga Notorious Oud dupe?

The closest DS&Durga Notorious Oud dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron — 87% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best DS&Durga Notorious Oud 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 DS&Durga Notorious OudProjection
1Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron87%about $25 (−88%)7h vs 8h7/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory85%about $25 (−88%)7h vs 8h9/10
3Fragrance World Oud Wonder85%about $30 (−86%)5h vs 8h7/10
4Armaf Oud83%about $40 (−81%)7h vs 8h7/10
5Rasasi Sharina82%about $40 (−81%)8h vs 8h8/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron — 87% scent match

    Evokes the leathery, spicy saffron-and-oud intensity of Notorious Oud, offering a similarly bold profile at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its warm spicy, leather and woody accords with DS&Durga Notorious Oud, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 197 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory — 85% scent match

    Delivers a commanding punch of medicinal oud and rich spice that channels the atmospheric weight of Notorious Oud.

    It shares its oud, warm spicy and musky accords with DS&Durga Notorious Oud, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 8,406 community ratings.

  3. Fragrance World Oud Wonder — 85% scent match

    Captures a rich woody and warm spicy character reminiscent of Notorious Oud, leaning into deep resinous tones.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and oud accords with DS&Durga Notorious Oud, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 187 community ratings.

  4. Armaf Oud — 83% scent match

    A striking harmony of spices and heavy woods that mirrors the complex medicinal depth found in Notorious Oud.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and woody accords with DS&Durga Notorious Oud, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 683 community ratings.

  5. Rasasi Sharina — 82% scent match

    Provides a robust, amber-infused woody experience reminiscent of the darker facets of Notorious Oud.

    It shares its woody, amber and musky accords with DS&Durga Notorious Oud, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 343 community ratings.

Which DS&Durga Notorious Oud dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than DS&Durga Notorious Oud.

Which DS&Durga Notorious Oud dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi Sharina, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for DS&Durga Notorious Oud.

Which DS&Durga Notorious Oud dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

DS&Durga Notorious Oud itself sells from €167 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a DS&Durga Notorious Oud dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Exclusif Saffron saves you about $270 a year against DS&Durga Notorious 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.

Will a DS&Durga Notorious Oud dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Rasasi Sharina (8.4h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-16.