NEH The Opening: released in 2024, woody, aromatic and powdery, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest NEH The Opening dupe we found is Armaf Tres Nuit — 81% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best NEH The Opening dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs NEH The Opening | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 81% | about $20 (−91%) | 5h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 80% | about $30 (−86%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Afnan Rare Carbon | 79% | about $25 (−89%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst | 78% | about $20 (−91%) | 8h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Le Bois Blanc | 84% | about $20 (−91%) | 7h vs 6h | 6/10 |
Channels the aromatic and violet-driven freshness of The Opening through a crisp, clean lens.
It shares its powdery, violet and woody accords with NEH The Opening, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
Evokes the rich woody and aromatic warmth of The Opening, leaning into similar dry cedar and sandalwood territory.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and powdery accords with NEH The Opening, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
Presents a rugged yet smooth profile reminiscent of the woody and aromatic heart of The Opening.
It shares its woody, powdery and violet accords with NEH The Opening, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,393 community ratings.
Shares the powdery and balsamic depth found in The Opening, offering a robust and lingering presence.
It shares its soft spicy accords with NEH The Opening, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 4,210 community ratings.
Recalls the creamy sandalwood and soft spicy character of The Opening with a smooth, comforting trail.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with NEH The Opening, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 28 community ratings.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than NEH The Opening.
Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for NEH The Opening.
Fragrance World Le Bois Blanc, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Armaf Tres Nuit saves you about $290 a year against NEH The Opening. 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 Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
NEH The Opening notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-29.