Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver: released in 2024, woody, aromatic and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver dupe we found is Rasasi Fattan — 88% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $85 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi Fattan | 88% | about $40 (−53%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Terra | 83% | about $30 (−65%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire | 80% | about $25 (−71%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | David Beckham Classic | 78% | about $20 (−76%) | 4h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Terro Pura | 80% | about $25 (−71%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the bright citrus and deep, earthy vetiver balance of the reference with impressive longevity and a refined, woody dry-down.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Evokes the mineral-rich, woody, and citrus-forward structure of the reference, maintaining a similar aromatic profile throughout the wear.
It shares its woody, aromatic and musky accords with Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 206 community ratings.
Focuses heavily on the earthy, dark vetiver aspect, providing a sophisticated woody experience that resonates with the reference's core identity.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 25,605 community ratings.
Provides a clean, woody, and citrus-forward profile that sits in the same family as the reference for a very accessible price.
It shares its woody, aromatic and green accords with Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 578 community ratings.
A balanced, woody, and citrus-heavy composition that mirrors the fresh, earthy vibe found in the reference.
It shares its woody, earthy and aromatic accords with Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 33 community ratings.
David Beckham Classic, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver.
Maison Alhambra Terra, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver.
Rasasi Fattan, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Fattan saves you about $65 a year against Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver. 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. Maison Alhambra Terra comes closest at 7.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Mahdi Perfumes Essential Vetiver notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-04.