Ray-dashnees Ahmed: released in 2025, woody, powdery and violet, about 2h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 0/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Ray-dashnees Ahmed dupe we found is Zara Ebony Wood — 85% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $325 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Ray-dashnees Ahmed dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Ray-dashnees Ahmed | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zara Ebony Wood | 85% | about $30 (−91%) | 6h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 85% | about $30 (−91%) | 5h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Armaf Bucephalus XI | 84% | about $30 (−91%) | 6h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Ansaam Gold | 83% | about $25 (−92%) | 6h vs 2h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 80% | about $40 (−88%) | 8h vs 2h | 8/10 |
Offers a bright woody and spicy impression strikingly close to Le Labo Santal 33 at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Ray-dashnees Ahmed, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 3,924 community ratings.
Evokes the sophisticated woody character of Le Labo Santal 33, highlighting dry cedar and leather with a warm, spicy aura.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and amber accords with Ray-dashnees Ahmed, lasts about 5h against 2h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
Shares the robust woody and leather-forward nuances reminiscent of Le Labo Santal 33, with a modern twist.
It shares its amber, powdery and aromatic accords with Ray-dashnees Ahmed, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 149 community ratings.
Captures a similar woody and warm spicy profile reminiscent of Le Labo Santal 33, offering great value and longevity.
It shares its powdery accords with Ray-dashnees Ahmed, lasts about 6h against 2h and carries 2,024 community ratings.
Leans into a rich woody and spicy warmth that shares the bold aromatic presence found in Le Labo Santal 33.
It shares its warm spicy accords with Ray-dashnees Ahmed, lasts about 8h against 2h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Ansaam Gold, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Ray-dashnees Ahmed.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 2h for Ray-dashnees Ahmed.
Zara Ebony Wood, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Zara Ebony Wood saves you about $430 a year against Ray-dashnees Ahmed. 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: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) — 1 of 5.
Ray-dashnees Ahmed notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-27.