FAAN Qasida Al Badr dupe — cheaper alternatives

FAAN Qasida Al Badr: released in 2024, vanilla, warm spicy and iris, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good FAAN Qasida Al Badr dupe?

The closest FAAN Qasida Al Badr dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best FAAN Qasida Al Badr 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs FAAN Qasida Al BadrProjection
1Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men85%about $25* (−44%)6h vs 8h6/10
2PARIS CORNER Emir Super Crush85%about $20* (−56%)6h vs 8h7/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi84%about $20 (−56%)5h vs 8h7/10
4Afnan 9pm82%about $35* (−22%)7h vs 8h6/10
5Fragrance World Apex82%about $25 (−44%)7h vs 8h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — 85% scent match

    Evokes the smooth, powdery vanillic warmth of Qasida Al Badr with an inviting ambery dry-down.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and vanilla accords with FAAN Qasida Al Badr, opens on Nutmeg too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 741 community ratings.

  2. PARIS CORNER Emir Super Crush — 85% scent match

    Reflects the cardamom and iris complexity of Qasida Al Badr with a smooth, powdery finish.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with FAAN Qasida Al Badr, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 132 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Ejaazi — 84% scent match

    Shares the aromatic and spicy opening warmth found in Qasida Al Badr, settling into a comfortable woody embrace.

    It shares its woody, amber and aromatic accords with FAAN Qasida Al Badr, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,073 community ratings.

  4. Afnan 9pm — 82% scent match

    Leans into a similar sweet and spicy vanilla territory as Qasida Al Badr, offering stronger projection.

    It shares its vanilla, amber and warm spicy accords with FAAN Qasida Al Badr, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 16,963 community ratings.

  5. Fragrance World Apex — 82% scent match

    Captures a comparable woody and aromatic balance that reminds one of the core structure of Qasida Al Badr.

    It shares its warm spicy, woody and vanilla accords with FAAN Qasida Al Badr, opens on Cardamom too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 143 community ratings.

Which FAAN Qasida Al Badr dupe is cheapest?

PARIS CORNER Emir Super Crush, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 55% less than FAAN Qasida Al Badr.

Which FAAN Qasida Al Badr dupe lasts longest?

Afnan 9pm, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for FAAN Qasida Al Badr.

Which FAAN Qasida Al Badr dupe is closest to the original?

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

How much does a FAAN Qasida Al Badr dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men saves you about $30 a year against FAAN Qasida Al Badr. 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.

Will a FAAN Qasida Al Badr dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Afnan 9pm comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

FAAN Qasida Al Badr notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-28.