Samam Empressa IX: released in 2025, white floral, citrus and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Samam Empressa IX dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia III — 89% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $585 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Samam Empressa IX dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Samam Empressa IX | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia III | 89% | about $40 (−93%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Fragrance World Barakkat Ambre Eve | 83% | about $30 (−95%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 82% | about $40 (−93%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | PARIS CORNER Emir Super Crush | 82% | about $40 (−93%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch | 81% | about $25 (−96%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
Evokes the opulent citrus-and-tobacco richness of Samam Empressa IX, offering a wonderfully warm and ambery dry-down at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its amber, sweet and woody accords with Samam Empressa IX, opens on Olibanum and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 801 community ratings.
Shares a similar dense amber and spicy sweetness reminiscent of the rich profile found in Samam Empressa IX.
It shares its amber, woody and sweet accords with Samam Empressa IX, opens on Bitter Orange too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 420 community ratings.
Explores a heavy, sweet tobacco and spice profile comparable to the opulent depth of Samam Empressa IX.
It shares its sweet and soft spicy accords with Samam Empressa IX, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Presents a complex blend of rich spices and resinous warmth in the same family as Samam Empressa IX.
It shares its woody, amber and citrus accords with Samam Empressa IX, opens on Ginger too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 142 community ratings.
Leans into a similar warm spice and tobacco territory as Samam Empressa IX, delivering cozy sweetness with smooth projection.
It shares its sweet and woody accords with Samam Empressa IX, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,614 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Tobacco Touch, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Samam Empressa IX.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Samam Empressa IX.
Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia III, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Art of Arabia III saves you about $800 a year against Samam Empressa IX. 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.
Samam Empressa IX notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-26.