Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud: released in 2013, aromatic, herbal and lavender, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud dupe we found is Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron — 87% match, about $75 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron | 87% | about $75* (−37%) | 6h vs 8h | 4/10 |
| 2 | Lalique Pour Homme | 84% | about $45* (−62%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Jacques Bogart One Man Show | 82% | about $20 (−83%) | 7h vs 8h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Aramis | 80% | about $45* (−62%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Krizia Krazy Krizia | 80% | about $30* (−75%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Evokes the distinctive pairing of aromatic herbal lavender and comforting, resinous vanilla-amber found in Nicolai Amber Oud.
It shares its lavender, aromatic and musky accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 3,077 community ratings.
Presents a refined gentlemanly harmony of herbal lavender, cedar, and soft amber warmth reminiscent of Nicolai Amber Oud.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud, opens on Lavender too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 3,442 community ratings.
Leans into the robust herbal artemisia, cedarwood, and leathery castoreum facets that anchor Nicolai Amber Oud.
It shares its woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud, opens on Artemisia too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,947 community ratings.
Echoes the dry thyme, artemisia, and animalic leather nuances that give Nicolai Amber Oud its distinctive traditional backbone.
It shares its aromatic, woody and leather accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud, opens on Artemisia and Thyme too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 4,490 community ratings.
Offers an enveloping oriental tapestry of warm spices, tonka, and amber in the same spirit as Nicolai Amber Oud.
It shares its amber, woody and aromatic accords with Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 554 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Jacques Bogart One Man Show, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud.
Krizia Krazy Krizia, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud.
Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Caron Pour Un Homme de Caron saves you about $65 a year against Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Krizia Krazy Krizia comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Nicolai Parfumeur Createur Amber Oud notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-07.