Pauline Rochas Nocturnal: released in 2025, leather, vanilla and amber, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Pauline Rochas Nocturnal dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men — 82% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $180 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Pauline Rochas Nocturnal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Pauline Rochas Nocturnal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men | 82% | about $20 (−89%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Odyssey Mandarin Sky | 78% | about $25 (−86%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Fragrance World Soir | 76% | about $30 (−83%) | 6h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Asad | 74% | about $25 (−86%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 70% | about $40 (−78%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Offers a smooth, ambery, and slightly animalic profile that mirrors the warm, suede-forward depth of the reference scent.
It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and powdery accords with Pauline Rochas Nocturnal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 761 community ratings.
Leans into a similar sweet, spicy, and warm amber territory, providing a comparable cozy yet bold presence on the skin.
It shares its sweet, amber and vanilla accords with Pauline Rochas Nocturnal, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 4,620 community ratings.
Captures a similar creamy, vanilla-heavy warmth that feels reminiscent of the soft suede and amber notes in Nocturnal.
It shares its amber, vanilla and powdery accords with Pauline Rochas Nocturnal, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 198 community ratings.
Provides a bold, spicy, and leathery experience that sits in the same family of warm, assertive fragrances as the reference.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Pauline Rochas Nocturnal, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 14,322 community ratings.
Focuses on a rich, deep leather accord that echoes the animalic and suede nuances present in the original composition.
It shares its leather, sweet and animalic accords with Pauline Rochas Nocturnal, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 4,075 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Pauline Rochas Nocturnal.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Pauline Rochas Nocturnal.
Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men saves you about $235 a year against Pauline Rochas Nocturnal. 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 La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Pauline Rochas Nocturnal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.