SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya dupe — cheaper alternatives

SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya: released in 2024, floral, leather and fruity, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya dupe?

The closest SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya dupe we found is Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d’Osmanthe — 89% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $200 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya 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 SIAM 1928 Mekha AranyaProjection
1Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d’Osmanthe89%about $110 (−45%)6h vs 6h8/10
2Serge Lutens Daim Blond87%about $225 (+13%)5h vs 6h5/10
3Lorga Parfums Nectar Cacheté85%about $65 (−67%)10h vs 6h8/10
4Nos Republic Tansu Silk83%about $65 (−67%)6h vs 6h7/10
5Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling!81%about $310 (+55%)6h vs 6h8/10
  1. Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d’Osmanthe — 89% scent match

    Centers around the same plush osmanthus core that defines the personality of Mekha Aranya.

    It shares its fruity, floral and powdery accords with SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 568 community ratings.

  2. Serge Lutens Daim Blond — 87% scent match

    Blends smooth leather and soft floral nuances in a manner reminiscent of the sophisticated base of Mekha Aranya.

    It shares its powdery, musky and leather accords with SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 3,104 community ratings.

  3. Lorga Parfums Nectar Cacheté — 85% scent match

    Brings a rich, honeyed sweetness that echoes the opulent heart of Mekha Aranya at a more accessible price point.

    It shares its fruity, honey and leather accords with SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya, lasts about 10h against 6h and carries 117 community ratings.

  4. Nos Republic Tansu Silk — 83% scent match

    Presents a smooth, textured feel in the same family as Mekha Aranya, leaning into soft floral and honeyed tones.

    It shares its floral, musky and powdery accords with SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 170 community ratings.

  5. Neela Vermeire Creations Bombay Bling! — 81% scent match

    Explores a vibrant, effervescent floral profile that shares the celebratory brightness found in Mekha Aranya.

    It shares its fruity and floral accords with SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 618 community ratings.

Which SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya dupe is cheapest?

Lorga Parfums Nectar Cacheté, at about $65 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 65% less than SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya.

Which SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya dupe lasts longest?

Lorga Parfums Nectar Cacheté, at about 10h on skin, against about 6h for SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya.

Which SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya dupe is closest to the original?

Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d’Osmanthe, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Perris Monte Carlo Absolue d’Osmanthe saves you about $135 a year against SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya. 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 SIAM 1928 Mekha Aranya dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Lorga Parfums Nectar Cacheté (9.7h) — 1 of 5.

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Updated 2026-10-29.