Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea dupe — cheaper alternatives

Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea: released in 2024, amber, vanilla and balsamic, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea dupe?

The closest Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather — 78% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea 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.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched SeaProjection
1Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather78%about $25 (−88%)7h vs 5h5/10
2Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory77%about $25 (−88%)7h vs 5h9/10
3Armaf Club de Nuit Untold75%about $35 (−83%)8h vs 5h9/10
4PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire75%about $30 (−86%)5h vs 5h7/10
5Afnan Tasneem80%about $55 (−74%)6h vs 5h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather — 78% scent match

    Shares a similar dark, rich ambergris and warm spicy depth found in Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea.

    It shares its animalic, warm spicy and amber accords with Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 869 community ratings.

  2. Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory — 77% scent match

    Brings a heavy resinous and animalic richness reminiscent of the dense balsamic vibe in Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea.

    It shares its warm spicy accords with Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 8,406 community ratings.

  3. Armaf Club de Nuit Untold — 75% scent match

    Provides a powerful sweet and ambery aura that aligns with the opulent profile of Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and animalic accords with Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea, lasts about 8h against 5h and carries 3,626 community ratings.

  4. PARIS CORNER Emir Fire Your Desire — 75% scent match

    Delivers a sweet, warm, and slightly smoky balsamic sweetness echoing Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea.

    It shares its warm spicy, sweet and vanilla accords with Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 312 community ratings.

  5. Afnan Tasneem — 80% scent match

    Evokes the warm, resinous balsamic character of Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea, leaning into a spicy resin profile.

    It lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 63 community ratings.

Which Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea dupe is cheapest?

Lattafa Perfumes Bade'e Al Oud Oud for Glory, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea.

Which Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea dupe lasts longest?

Armaf Club de Nuit Untold, at about 8h on skin, against about 5h for Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea.

Which Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea dupe is closest to the original?

Afnan Tasneem, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather saves you about $270 a year against Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea. 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.

Will a Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Armaf Club de Nuit Untold comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Phronema Perfumes Call of the Wretched Sea notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-31.