Memo Paris African Rose: released in 2019, fresh spicy, rose and warm spicy, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Memo Paris African Rose dupe we found is Armaf Shades Wood — 82% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $480 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Memo Paris African Rose dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Memo Paris African Rose | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Shades Wood | 82% | about $15 (−97%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Ajmal Rose Wood | 80% | about $90 (−81%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 78% | about $15 (−97%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia | 77% | about $80 (−83%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition | 75% | about $40 (−92%) | 9h vs 8h | 7/10 |
This scent captures the deep, woody, and spicy character of Memo Paris African Rose with a prominent rose and oud profile at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its fresh spicy, rose and warm spicy accords with Memo Paris African Rose, opens on Geranium too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 532 community ratings.
This scent evokes the same earthy, rose-infused woody profile as African Rose, balancing floral notes with a deep, resinous base.
It shares its woody, rose and warm spicy accords with Memo Paris African Rose, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 232 community ratings.
A warm and spicy fragrance that leans into similar woody and resinous territory as African Rose, offering a rich, long-lasting experience.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and rose accords with Memo Paris African Rose, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 2,221 community ratings.
An elegant composition that mirrors the sophisticated oud and rose interplay of African Rose, maintaining a high-quality feel at a much lower price point.
It shares its fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Memo Paris African Rose, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 280 community ratings.
This fragrance shares the warm, spicy, and woody character of African Rose, providing a dense and long-lasting scent profile.
It opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 5,856 community ratings.
Armaf Shades Wood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Memo Paris African Rose.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for Memo Paris African Rose.
Armaf Shades Wood, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Memo Paris African Rose itself sells from $415.09 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Shades Wood saves you about $675 a year against Memo Paris African Rose. 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, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Gold Edition (8.5h) — 1 of 5.
Memo Paris African Rose notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-31.