Lubin Akkad: released in 2012, amber, aromatic and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Lubin Akkad dupe we found is Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan — 88% match, about $120 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Lubin Akkad dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Lubin Akkad | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan | 88% | about $120* (−33%) | 7h vs 7h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Molinard Ambre Lumiere | 87% | about $35* (−81%) | 9h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Franck Boclet Amber | 85% | about $50* (−72%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Or Intemporel | 83% | about $55 (−69%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Jacques Fath Fath Pour L'Homme | 81% | about $45 (−75%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
An iconic benchmark for rich resinous amber that shares the deep labdanum and herbal facets found in Lubin Akkad.
It shares its amber, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Lubin Akkad, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 8,132 community ratings.
Evokes the resinous, amber-heavy warmth of Lubin Akkad, leaning into a slightly spicier balsamic profile at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Lubin Akkad, lasts about 9h against 7h and carries 349 community ratings.
Shares a similar rich amber and labdanum foundation with Lubin Akkad, offering a robust resinous sweetness that feels right at home in the same family.
It shares its amber, fresh spicy and vanilla accords with Lubin Akkad, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 265 community ratings.
Presents a warm, spicy oriental character reminiscent of Lubin Akkad, wrapping aromatic notes in a smooth, elegant amber base.
It shares its warm spicy, fresh spicy and vanilla accords with Lubin Akkad, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 566 community ratings.
Features a sophisticated blend of spices and warm resins that captures a similar aromatic depth to Lubin Akkad.
It shares its amber, woody and warm spicy accords with Lubin Akkad, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 424 community ratings.
Molinard Ambre Lumiere, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Lubin Akkad.
Molinard Ambre Lumiere, at about 9h on skin, against about 7h for Lubin Akkad.
Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan saves you about $90 a year against Lubin Akkad. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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: Molinard Ambre Lumiere (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Lubin Akkad notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.