Phaedon Dzhari: released in 2011, sweet, earthy and fruity, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Phaedon Dzhari dupe we found is Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi — 82% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $225 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Phaedon Dzhari dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Phaedon Dzhari | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi | 82% | about $65 (−71%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Bvlgari Man In Black | 78% | about $75 (−67%) | 6h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Serge Lutens Arabie | 77% | about $210 (−7%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 4 | James Heeley Phoenicia | 76% | about $95 (−58%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Serge Lutens Jeux de Peau | 73% | about $170 (−24%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
Shares a similar resinous and earthy character that evokes the warm, date-forward sweetness found in Dzhari.
It shares its amber, woody and powdery accords with Phaedon Dzhari, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 436 community ratings.
Offers a spicy, woody, and amber-rich profile that sits in the same family as the deep, sweet warmth of Dzhari.
It shares its woody, amber and sweet accords with Phaedon Dzhari, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 10,646 community ratings.
Captures a similar dense, dried-fruit and spice-heavy profile that evokes the sweet, earthy heart of the reference.
It shares its sweet, fruity and amber accords with Phaedon Dzhari, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 3,332 community ratings.
Leans into a complex, resinous, and dark woody territory that feels reminiscent of the sophisticated depth in Dzhari.
It shares its woody, amber and sweet accords with Phaedon Dzhari, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 181 community ratings.
Features a warm, gourmand-leaning woody base that shares the cozy, sweet, and powdery impression of Dzhari.
It shares its woody, sweet and powdery accords with Phaedon Dzhari, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 3,471 community ratings.
Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Phaedon Dzhari.
Serge Lutens Arabie, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for Phaedon Dzhari.
Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Laboratorio Olfattivo Alkemi saves you about $235 a year against Phaedon Dzhari. 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. Serge Lutens Arabie comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Phaedon Dzhari notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.