Mesopotamia Assur dupe — cheaper alternatives

Mesopotamia Assur: released in 2024, citrus, fresh spicy and amber, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Mesopotamia Assur dupe?

The closest Mesopotamia Assur dupe we found is Moschino Cheap & Chic I Love Love — 86% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Mesopotamia Assur 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 Mesopotamia AssurProjection
1Moschino Cheap & Chic I Love Love86%about $35 (−71%)5h vs 5h6/10
24711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom85%about $30 (−75%)4h vs 5h6/10
3Armaf Club de Nuit Oud80%about $55 (−54%)9h vs 5h7/10
4Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli79%about $30 (−75%)5h vs 5h6/10
54711 Acqua Colonia Fig & Vetiver79%about $30 (−75%)4h vs 5h5/10
  1. Moschino Cheap & Chic I Love Love — 86% scent match

    This fragrance captures the bright, zesty citrus and fresh spicy energy found in Mesopotamia Assur, offering a similarly uplifting and vibrant profile.

    It shares its citrus, sweet and aromatic accords with Mesopotamia Assur, opens on Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 14,053 community ratings.

  2. 4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom — 85% scent match

    A refreshing blend that mirrors the citrus and ginger heart of the reference, providing a clean and aromatic experience at a very accessible price.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and fruity accords with Mesopotamia Assur, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 398 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Club de Nuit Oud — 80% scent match

    Focuses on a prominent orange and amber accord that evokes the fruity and warm base notes present in Mesopotamia Assur.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with Mesopotamia Assur, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 9h against 5h and carries 559 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Porto Neroli — 79% scent match

    While leaning more floral, it captures the bright citrus and fresh, clean aesthetic that defines the opening of the reference scent.

    It shares its citrus, fresh and aromatic accords with Mesopotamia Assur, opens on Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,849 community ratings.

  5. 4711 Acqua Colonia Fig & Vetiver — 79% scent match

    Shares the fresh, aromatic, and slightly sweet character of the reference, leaning into a crisp botanical profile that feels very similar in spirit.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and fresh accords with Mesopotamia Assur, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 56 community ratings.

Which Mesopotamia Assur dupe is cheapest?

4711 Acqua Colonia Mandarine & Cardamom, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 75% less than Mesopotamia Assur.

Which Mesopotamia Assur dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Club de Nuit Oud, at about 9h on skin, against about 5h for Mesopotamia Assur.

Which Mesopotamia Assur dupe is closest to the original?

Moschino Cheap & Chic I Love Love, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Mesopotamia Assur dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Moschino Cheap & Chic I Love Love saves you about $125 a year against Mesopotamia Assur. 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 Mesopotamia Assur dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Armaf Club de Nuit Oud (8.7h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-11-04.