Gissah Lost City: released in 2024, woody, floral and iris, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Gissah Lost City dupe we found is Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj — 82% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Gissah Lost City dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Gissah Lost City | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj | 82% | about $75 (−58%) | 9h vs 7h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men | 78% | about $20 (−89%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Soir | 76% | about $30 (−83%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Ard Al Zaafaran Al Qubah | 85% | about $20 (−89%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | PARIS CORNER Sunrise Killer Oud | 73% | about $30 (−83%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
This fragrance leans into the same woody and powdery territory as Gissah Lost City, providing a rich, long-lasting experience with a similar patchouli-vanilla base.
It shares its woody and leather accords with Gissah Lost City, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 391 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, sweet, and woody nuances of Gissah Lost City, with a smooth caramel and vanilla dry-down that feels remarkably similar on the skin.
It shares its woody, patchouli and vanilla accords with Gissah Lost City, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 761 community ratings.
A compelling option that mirrors the woody and sweet leather profile of Gissah Lost City, delivering a similar depth and presence for a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, vanilla and powdery accords with Gissah Lost City, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 198 community ratings.
Captures the sophisticated woody and floral character of Gissah Lost City, offering a similar blend of iris and leather at a much more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, leather and powdery accords with Gissah Lost City, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 19 community ratings.
This scent explores the same woody and patchouli-heavy landscape as Gissah Lost City, offering a balanced and warm experience that feels very much in the same family.
It shares its woody accords with Gissah Lost City, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 80 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Gissah Lost City.
Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Gissah Lost City.
Ard Al Zaafaran Al Qubah, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj saves you about $155 a year against Gissah Lost City. 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: Ahmed Al Maghribi Marj (9.1h) — 1 of 5.
Gissah Lost City notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-01.