Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night dupe — cheaper alternatives

Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night: released in 2014, oud, amber and rose, about 9h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 8/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night dupe?

The closest Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night dupe we found is Ajmal Mukhallat Shams — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $1200 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night 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 Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The NightProjection
1Ajmal Mukhallat Shams83%about $30 (−97%)8h vs 9h9/10
2Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 278%about $25 (−98%)7h vs 9h9/10
3Andres Croxatto Croxatto Oud76%about $65 (−95%)6h vs 9h8/10
4PARIS CORNER Strictly Oud80%about $25 (−98%)6h vs 9h8/10
5Perfumologist Nocturnal Oud77%about $55 (−95%)8h vs 9h7/10
  1. Ajmal Mukhallat Shams — 83% scent match

    Captures the intense, animalic, and resinous character of the reference, offering a similarly bold and uncompromising oud-forward experience.

    It shares its oud, amber and floral accords with Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 374 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 — 78% scent match

    Evokes the dark, woody, and rose-infused atmosphere of the reference with a more accessible, balanced profile.

    It shares its oud, warm spicy and rose accords with Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 195 community ratings.

  3. Andres Croxatto Croxatto Oud — 76% scent match

    Offers a modern, refined take on the oud-rose theme, reminiscent of the dark, sophisticated profile of the reference.

    It shares its oud, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords with Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 184 community ratings.

  4. PARIS CORNER Strictly Oud — 80% scent match

    A potent and smoky interpretation that leans into the deep, balsamic oud and rose pairing found in the reference.

    It shares its oud, rose and warm spicy accords with Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night, opens on Turkish Rose and Saffron too, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 85 community ratings.

  5. Perfumologist Nocturnal Oud — 77% scent match

    Delivers a deep, incense-laden oud experience that mirrors the mysterious and nocturnal vibe of the reference.

    It shares its rose, oud and floral accords with Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 40 community ratings.

Which Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 100% less than Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night.

Which Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night dupe lasts longest?

Ajmal Mukhallat Shams, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night.

Which Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night dupe is closest to the original?

Ajmal Mukhallat Shams, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Mukhallat Shams saves you about $1710 a year against Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night. 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 Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Ajmal Mukhallat Shams (8.4h) and Perfumologist Nocturnal Oud (8.1h) — 2 of 5.

Frederic Malle Editions de Parfums The Night notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.