Swiss Arabian Shadha dupe — cheaper alternatives

Swiss Arabian Shadha: green, woody and oud, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Swiss Arabian Shadha dupe?

The closest Swiss Arabian Shadha dupe we found is Rasasi Catherine — 83% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $35 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Swiss Arabian Shadha 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; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Swiss Arabian ShadhaProjection
1Rasasi Catherine83%about $25* (−29%)8h vs 7h6/10
2ALREHAB PERFUMES Saat Safa83%about $10 (−71%)7h vs 7h8/10
3ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Sharquiah78%about $5 (6 ml)7h vs 7h7/10
4Grès Cabotine77%about $35*7h vs 7h8/10
5Al Haramain Perfumes Madinah75%about $10 (15 ml)7h vs 7h7/10
  1. Rasasi Catherine — 83% scent match

    Captures the sharp galbanum and hyacinth greenness of Swiss Arabian Shadha, settling into a rich, powdery moss and musk dry-down.

    It shares its green, floral and woody accords with Swiss Arabian Shadha, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 494 community ratings.

  2. ALREHAB PERFUMES Saat Safa — 83% scent match

    Blends dark woody oud notes with earthy patchouli and mossy facets in a manner very reminiscent of Swiss Arabian Shadha.

    It shares its oud, woody and patchouli accords with Swiss Arabian Shadha, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 427 community ratings.

  3. ALREHAB PERFUMES Al Sharquiah — 78% scent match

    Delivers an intense, traditional Middle Eastern woody-oud profile with dark floral accents that resonate with the deeper stages of Swiss Arabian Shadha.

    It shares its oud and floral accords with Swiss Arabian Shadha, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 500 community ratings.

  4. Grès Cabotine — 77% scent match

    Offers a brightly green, hyacinth-forward opening that shares the crisp vintage floral character of Swiss Arabian Shadha.

    It shares its floral, green and woody accords with Swiss Arabian Shadha, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 5,353 community ratings.

  5. Al Haramain Perfumes Madinah — 75% scent match

    Shares the soft musky and woody foundation of Swiss Arabian Shadha while leaning slightly softer and more delicate on the florals.

    It shares its floral, woody and powdery accords with Swiss Arabian Shadha, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 481 community ratings.

Which Swiss Arabian Shadha dupe is cheapest?

ALREHAB PERFUMES Saat Safa, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 70% less than Swiss Arabian Shadha.

Which Swiss Arabian Shadha dupe lasts longest?

Rasasi Catherine, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Swiss Arabian Shadha.

Which Swiss Arabian Shadha dupe is closest to the original?

Rasasi Catherine, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Swiss Arabian Shadha dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Catherine saves you about $15 a year against Swiss Arabian Shadha. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; 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 Shadha dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Rasasi Catherine comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-09-18.