IM : SOLE The Dark Nun dupe — cheaper alternatives

IM : SOLE The Dark Nun: released in 2024, amber, warm spicy and rose, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good IM : SOLE The Dark Nun dupe?

The closest IM : SOLE The Dark Nun dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Rose Petals — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best IM : SOLE The Dark Nun 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 IM : SOLE The Dark NunProjection
1Maison Alhambra Rose Petals82%about $20 (−92%)6h vs 6h7/10
2Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man78%about $30 (−88%)7h vs 6h8/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood76%about $15 (−94%)8h vs 6h8/10
4Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Ruby Edition76%about $60 (−76%)7h vs 6h8/10
5Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia76%about $80 (−69%)8h vs 6h8/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Rose Petals — 82% scent match

    Captures the deep, resinous rose character found in The Dark Nun, offering a similarly dark and balsamic floral experience at a fraction of the cost.

    It shares its rose, warm spicy and woody accords with IM : SOLE The Dark Nun, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 495 community ratings.

  2. Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man — 78% scent match

    Shares the bold, spicy rose and incense profile of The Dark Nun, leaning into a similarly sophisticated and woody floral territory.

    It shares its smoky and woody accords with IM : SOLE The Dark Nun, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 29,183 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood — 76% scent match

    Evokes the warm, smoky incense and oud base of The Dark Nun, providing a rich and balsamic atmosphere that lingers beautifully on the skin.

    It shares its amber, oud and woody accords with IM : SOLE The Dark Nun, opens on Rose too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 2,221 community ratings.

  4. Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Ruby Edition — 76% scent match

    Presents a luxurious blend of rose and warm amber that mirrors the balsamic and spicy depth found in The Dark Nun.

    It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with IM : SOLE The Dark Nun, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 744 community ratings.

  5. Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia — 76% scent match

    Leans into the deep, woody, and incense-heavy character of The Dark Nun, providing a complex and resinous experience for those who enjoy dark florals.

    It shares its oud, fresh spicy and woody accords with IM : SOLE The Dark Nun, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 280 community ratings.

Which IM : SOLE The Dark Nun dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than IM : SOLE The Dark Nun.

Which IM : SOLE The Dark Nun dupe lasts longest?

Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for IM : SOLE The Dark Nun.

Which IM : SOLE The Dark Nun dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Rose Petals, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a IM : SOLE The Dark Nun dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Rose Petals saves you about $345 a year against IM : SOLE The Dark Nun. 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 IM : SOLE The Dark Nun 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.

IM : SOLE The Dark Nun notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-11-01.