DS&Durga Vio Volta: released in 2017, violet, woody and amber, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest DS&Durga Vio Volta dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black — 72% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $170 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best DS&Durga Vio Volta dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs DS&Durga Vio Volta | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black | 72% | about $40 (−76%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Rasasi Fattan | 68% | about $40 (−76%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 62% | about $20 (−88%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Maison Alhambra Versencia Oro | 58% | about $20 (−88%) | 5h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Viola 3 | 52% | about $10 (−94%) | 2h vs 7h | 7/10 |
While more aromatic, it captures a similar woody-violet backbone that provides a budget-friendly alternative to the complex structure of Vio Volta.
It shares its woody accords with DS&Durga Vio Volta, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 8,202 community ratings.
Offers a sharp, earthy, and woody experience that mirrors the balsamic and smoky intensity present in the dry-down of Vio Volta.
It shares its woody and amber accords with DS&Durga Vio Volta, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Provides a floral-woody profile that leans into the violet notes, offering a lighter, more accessible take on the Vio Volta aesthetic.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with DS&Durga Vio Volta, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
Features a woody and powdery structure that touches on similar themes of violet and balsamic woods found in the reference scent.
It shares its amber accords with DS&Durga Vio Volta, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 197 community ratings.
Combines floral violet with a woody base, echoing the general direction of Vio Volta at a significantly lower price point.
It shares its woody, powdery and amber accords with DS&Durga Vio Volta, lasts about 2h against 7h and carries 4 community ratings.
Fragrance World Viola 3, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than DS&Durga Vio Volta.
Rasasi Fattan, at about 6h on skin, against about 7h for DS&Durga Vio Volta.
Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black, at 72% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Fakhar Black saves you about $190 a year against DS&Durga Vio Volta. 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. Rasasi Fattan comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
DS&Durga Vio Volta notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.