Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood dupe — cheaper alternatives

Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood: released in 2024, woody, amber and balsamic, about 4h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood dupe?

The closest Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood dupe we found is Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick — 87% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $235 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood 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 Heretic Parfum Dragon's BloodProjection
1Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick87%about $75 (−68%)6h vs 4h6/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood78%about $15 (−94%)8h vs 4h8/10
3Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia75%about $80 (−66%)8h vs 4h8/10
4Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men73%about $20 (−91%)6h vs 4h6/10
5Armaf Oud71%about $40 (−83%)7h vs 4h7/10
  1. Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick — 87% scent match

    Shares a similar dark, resinous, and woody character to Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, offering a complex and atmospheric experience at a more accessible price point.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords with Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 504 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood — 78% scent match

    Provides a warm, balsamic, and woody profile that echoes the resinous depth found in Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, leaning into sweet amber and spice.

    It shares its amber, oud and woody accords with Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, lasts about 8h against 4h and carries 2,221 community ratings.

  3. Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia — 75% scent match

    Captures a sophisticated woody and balsamic essence reminiscent of the resinous profile in Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, with a focus on deep, earthy notes.

    It shares its oud, fresh spicy and woody accords with Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, lasts about 8h against 4h and carries 280 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — 73% scent match

    Offers a woody and spicy composition that sits in a similar olfactory family to Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, emphasizing warm, resinous undertones.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 761 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Oud — 71% scent match

    Features a prominent woody and spicy structure that aligns with the aromatic and resinous themes present in Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood, lasts about 7h against 4h and carries 683 community ratings.

Which Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood.

Which Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about 8h on skin, against about 4h for Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood.

Which Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood dupe is closest to the original?

Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Clue Perfumery With the Candlestick saves you about $235 a year against Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood. 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 Heretic Parfum Dragon's Blood dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-10-30.