Nobile 1942 Rudis dupe — cheaper alternatives

Nobile 1942 Rudis: released in 2014, warm spicy, leather and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Nobile 1942 Rudis dupe?

The closest Nobile 1942 Rudis dupe we found is Les Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood — 88% match, about $220 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Nobile 1942 Rudis 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Nobile 1942 RudisProjection
1Les Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood88%about $220* (+22%)5h vs 6h6/10
2Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions86%about $135 (−25%)6h vs 6h7/10
3Pascal Morabito Sultan Noir84%about $20 (−89%)6h vs 6h7/10
4Etat Libre d'Orange Spice Must Flow83%about $230 (+28%)7h vs 6h8/10
5Laboratorio Olfattivo Daimiris83%about $120 (−33%)6h vs 6h7/10
  1. Les Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood — 88% scent match

    Centers around a prominent red wine and fruity accord reminiscent of the distinctive opening of Nobile 1942 Rudis.

    It shares its woody, fruity and sweet accords with Nobile 1942 Rudis, opens on Red Wine too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,973 community ratings.

  2. Imaginary Authors Slow Explosions — 86% scent match

    Captures a similar interplay of saffron, leather, and fruity sweetness found in Nobile 1942 Rudis, delivered with an artistic twist.

    It shares its leather, warm spicy and rose accords with Nobile 1942 Rudis, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 1,414 community ratings.

  3. Pascal Morabito Sultan Noir — 84% scent match

    Evokes the dark, wine-soaked fruit and warm spice of Nobile 1942 Rudis, offering a similarly rich and mysterious character.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and smoky accords with Nobile 1942 Rudis, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 645 community ratings.

  4. Etat Libre d'Orange Spice Must Flow — 83% scent match

    A dramatic wash of spices and resins that echoes the intense, regal atmosphere of Nobile 1942 Rudis.

    It shares its rose, warm spicy and amber accords with Nobile 1942 Rudis, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 1,714 community ratings.

  5. Laboratorio Olfattivo Daimiris — 83% scent match

    Presents a smooth leather profile tinged with warm spices, evoking the sophisticated mood of Nobile 1942 Rudis.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and amber accords with Nobile 1942 Rudis, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 301 community ratings.

Which Nobile 1942 Rudis dupe is cheapest?

Pascal Morabito Sultan Noir, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Nobile 1942 Rudis.

Which Nobile 1942 Rudis dupe lasts longest?

Etat Libre d'Orange Spice Must Flow, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Nobile 1942 Rudis.

Which Nobile 1942 Rudis dupe is closest to the original?

Les Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Nobile 1942 Rudis itself sells from €230 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Nobile 1942 Rudis dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Les Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood actually costs about $60 a year MORE than Nobile 1942 Rudis. 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.

Will a Nobile 1942 Rudis dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Etat Libre d'Orange Spice Must Flow comes closest at 6.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Nobile 1942 Rudis notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-13.