Swiss Arabian Rakaan dupe — cheaper alternatives

Swiss Arabian Rakaan: citrus, oud and floral, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Swiss Arabian Rakaan dupe?

The closest Swiss Arabian Rakaan dupe we found is Rasasi Fattan — 84% match, about $40 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Swiss Arabian Rakaan 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 Swiss Arabian RakaanProjection
1Rasasi Fattan84%about $40 (+33%)6h vs 8h6/10
2Armaf Tres Nuit79%about $20 (−33%)5h vs 8h6/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy79%about $305h vs 8h7/10
4Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure78%about $306h vs 8h7/10
5Fragrance World Noir 774%about $20 (−33%)3h vs 8h7/10
  1. Rasasi Fattan — 84% scent match

    Shares a similar citrus-forward woody profile that evokes the fresh yet grounded character of Rakaan.

    It shares its woody, citrus and aromatic accords with Swiss Arabian Rakaan, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 1,772 community ratings.

  2. Armaf Tres Nuit — 79% scent match

    Offers a crisp, aromatic citrus experience that sits in the same fresh-woody family as the reference.

    It shares its powdery, woody and citrus accords with Swiss Arabian Rakaan, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 3,556 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Maahir Legacy — 79% scent match

    Provides a bright, zesty citrus opening that transitions into a clean woody base reminiscent of the Rakaan experience.

    It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords with Swiss Arabian Rakaan, opens on Lime and Grapefruit too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 4,245 community ratings.

  4. Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure — 78% scent match

    Features a sharp citrus and woody structure that mirrors the fresh, masculine energy found in Rakaan.

    It shares its citrus, aromatic and woody accords with Swiss Arabian Rakaan, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 2,816 community ratings.

  5. Fragrance World Noir 7 — 74% scent match

    A budget-friendly option that leans into the citrus and light oud accords present in the reference scent.

    It shares its woody and powdery accords with Swiss Arabian Rakaan, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 3h against 8h and carries 7 community ratings.

Which Swiss Arabian Rakaan dupe is cheapest?

Armaf Tres Nuit, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Swiss Arabian Rakaan.

Which Swiss Arabian Rakaan dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi Fattan, at about 6h on skin, against about 8h for Swiss Arabian Rakaan.

Which Swiss Arabian Rakaan dupe is closest to the original?

Rasasi Fattan, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Swiss Arabian Rakaan itself sells from 3499 INR (50 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Swiss Arabian Rakaan dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Fattan actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Swiss Arabian Rakaan. 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 Swiss Arabian Rakaan dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rasasi Fattan comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-08-31.