Rubini Fundamental: released in 2015, woody, citrus and powdery, about 7h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Rubini Fundamental dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Woody Oud — 78% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $210 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Rubini Fundamental dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Rubini Fundamental | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maison Alhambra Woody Oud | 78% | about $30 (−86%) | 5h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Tres Nuit | 72% | about $20 (−90%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Rasasi Fattan | 72% | about $40 (−81%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud | 70% | about $25 (−88%) | 8h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure Knight | 68% | about $35 (−83%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Offers a deep, earthy woodiness that mirrors the cedar and vetiver base notes present in the reference scent.
It shares its woody, animalic and powdery accords with Rubini Fundamental, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 1,155 community ratings.
Provides a fresh, aromatic, and slightly floral experience that sits in the same family as the citrus-floral opening of Fundamental.
It shares its powdery, woody and iris accords with Rubini Fundamental, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 3,556 community ratings.
Leans into a sharp, earthy vetiver and cedar profile that captures the grounded, woody essence of the reference.
It shares its woody, citrus and earthy accords with Rubini Fundamental, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Features a rich, resinous quality that echoes the beeswax and animalic undertones found in the heart of Fundamental.
It shares its powdery and woody accords with Rubini Fundamental, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 390 community ratings.
Presents a clean, powdery iris-forward composition that feels reminiscent of the floral-powdery heart of the reference.
It shares its powdery, citrus and woody accords with Rubini Fundamental, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 923 community ratings.
Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Rubini Fundamental.
Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Rubini Fundamental.
Maison Alhambra Woody Oud, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Maison Alhambra Woody Oud saves you about $265 a year against Rubini Fundamental. 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. Fragrance World Barakkat Satin Oud comes closest at 7.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Rubini Fundamental notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-06.