Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur: released in 2021, vanilla, amber and smoky, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur dupe we found is French Avenue Firestorm Extrait — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $360 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French Avenue Firestorm Extrait | 89% | about $30 (−92%) | 7h vs 5h | 9/10 |
| 2 | PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat | 86% | about $25* (−93%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Mercedes-Benz Mercedes Benz CLUB | 83% | about $65 (−82%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Ishq Al Shuyukh Silver | 82% | about $25* (−93%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Zadig & Voltaire This is Him | 81% | about $95* (−74%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Evokes the warm, resinous vanilla and smoky incense notes of The World According to Arthur with a bold, amber-spiced finish.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and sweet accords with Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 115 community ratings.
Shares the rich incense, peppery warmth, and creamy vanilla profile reminiscent of Penhaligon's signature oriental style.
It shares its vanilla, warm spicy and amber accords with Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 3,309 community ratings.
Offers a deep, cozy blend of smoky incense and sweet vanilla that echoes the resinous warmth of The World According to Arthur.
It shares its aromatic, warm spicy and amber accords with Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 466 community ratings.
Combines spicy aromatic top notes with a leather-tinged smoky vanilla base, capturing a similar dark balsamic mood.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and warm spicy accords with Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 1,000 community ratings.
Pairs bright grapefruit and aromatic clary sage with smoky incense and vanilla, recalling the distinct opening of Arthur.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and vanilla accords with Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,621 community ratings.
PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur.
PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur.
French Avenue Firestorm Extrait, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur itself sells from €275 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — French Avenue Firestorm Extrait saves you about $480 a year against Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur. 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. PARIS CORNER Rifaaqat comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Penhaligon's The World According to Arthur notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-09-10.