Papa James Shi: released in 2025, fruity, woody and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Papa James Shi dupe we found is Fragrance World Ace — 86% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Papa James Shi dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Papa James Shi | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Ace | 86% | about $25 (+25%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Pendora Scents Noir d'Arabie | 83% | about $20 | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Tres Jour | 78% | about $20 | 5h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme | 77% | about $15 (−25%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Aura D'Eclat | 89% | about $20 | 4h vs 6h | 5/10 |
This scent mirrors the bright citrus and woody base notes found in Papa James Shi, providing a balanced and approachable floral profile.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with Papa James Shi, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 223 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that echoes the sweet, powdery floral notes present in Papa James Shi throughout its wear.
It shares its sweet accords with Papa James Shi, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 119 community ratings.
Reminiscent of the bright, fruity-floral opening of Papa James Shi, settling into a soft, musky base that feels quite familiar.
It shares its white floral, citrus and woody accords with Papa James Shi, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 287 community ratings.
Offers a similar floral-woody intensity to Papa James Shi, though it presents a more robust and long-lasting projection.
It shares its white floral, citrus and aromatic accords with Papa James Shi, opens on Lemon too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 311 community ratings.
Captures the vibrant fruity and white floral character of Papa James Shi, offering a similar sweet and powdery evolution on the skin.
It shares its floral, powdery and woody accords with Papa James Shi, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 89 community ratings.
Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 25% less than Papa James Shi.
Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Papa James Shi.
Maison Alhambra Aura D'Eclat, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Ace actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Papa James Shi. 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: Rasasi Shuhrah Pour Femme (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Papa James Shi notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.