Louis Cardin Original Oud: released in 2016, oud, musky and patchouli, about 10h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Louis Cardin Original Oud dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Opera Noir — 85% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $55 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Louis Cardin Original Oud dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Louis Cardin Original Oud | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Opera Noir | 85% | about $25 (−55%) | 5h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 78% | about $15 (−73%) | 8h vs 10h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Noir 7 | 81% | about $20 (−64%) | 3h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Sunnamusk Oud Al Haramain | 76% | about $30 (−45%) | 2h vs 10h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Ajmal Oud Makhallat | 77% | about $35 (−36%) | 7h vs 10h | 7/10 |
This fragrance captures the deep, woody essence of Louis Cardin Original Oud with a similarly dark and resinous profile.
It shares its warm spicy and woody accords with Louis Cardin Original Oud, lasts about 5h against 10h and carries 180 community ratings.
A warm and spicy alternative that leans into the same woody and patchouli-heavy territory as the reference scent.
It shares its oud, woody and warm spicy accords with Louis Cardin Original Oud, lasts about 8h against 10h and carries 2,221 community ratings.
Provides a similar dark, earthy oud experience that feels reminiscent of the original's blend of musk and sandalwood.
It shares its woody, powdery and patchouli accords with Louis Cardin Original Oud, lasts about 3h against 10h and carries 7 community ratings.
Focuses on a similar woody and musky structure that aligns well with the profile of the original scent.
It shares its leather, oud and musky accords with Louis Cardin Original Oud and lasts about 2h against 10h.
This scent evokes the same traditional woody and animalic depth found in Louis Cardin Original Oud.
It shares its oud and woody accords with Louis Cardin Original Oud, lasts about 7h against 10h and carries 42 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Louis Cardin Original Oud.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about 8h on skin, against about 10h for Louis Cardin Original Oud.
Maison Alhambra Opera Noir, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Louis Cardin Original Oud itself sells from £39.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Opera Noir saves you about $40 a year against Louis Cardin Original Oud. 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, 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.
Louis Cardin Original Oud notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-01.