The House of Oud Empathy dupe — cheaper alternatives

The House of Oud Empathy: released in 2017, fruity, sweet and tobacco, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good The House of Oud Empathy dupe?

The closest The House of Oud Empathy dupe we found is Ajmal Cerise — 84% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $255 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best The House of Oud Empathy 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 The House of Oud EmpathyProjection
1Ajmal Cerise84%about $25 (−90%)4h vs 6h7/10
2Louis Cardin Sacred81%about $30 (−88%)8h vs 6h8/10
3Lattafa Perfumes Fire On Ice79%about $35 (−86%)7h vs 6h8/10
4Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather78%about $20* (−92%)7h vs 6h5/10
5Armaf Club de Nuit Untold76%about $45* (−82%)8h vs 6h9/10
  1. Ajmal Cerise — 84% scent match

    Evokes the sweet fruit-forward personality of The House of Oud Empathy, bringing a lively raspberry opening with a smooth, cozy finish.

    It shares its sweet and fruity accords with The House of Oud Empathy, lasts about 4h against 6h and carries 451 community ratings.

  2. Louis Cardin Sacred — 81% scent match

    Shares a similar fruit-and-woods impression reminiscent of The House of Oud Empathy, offering an approachable and sweet everyday aura.

    It shares its sweet and woody accords with The House of Oud Empathy, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 377 community ratings.

  3. Lattafa Perfumes Fire On Ice — 79% scent match

    Leans into a comparable sweet fruity warmth found in The House of Oud Empathy, though with a distinct musky twist.

    It shares its woody, sweet and fruity accords with The House of Oud Empathy, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 727 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather — 78% scent match

    Presents a rich, resinous profile sharing some of the deep woody warmth present in The House of Oud Empathy.

    It lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 869 community ratings.

  5. Armaf Club de Nuit Untold — 76% scent match

    Brings a heavy dose of sweetness and depth that shares a similar opulent character with The House of Oud Empathy.

    It shares its woody accords with The House of Oud Empathy, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,626 community ratings.

Which The House of Oud Empathy dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than The House of Oud Empathy.

Which The House of Oud Empathy dupe lasts longest?

Louis Cardin Sacred, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for The House of Oud Empathy.

Which The House of Oud Empathy dupe is closest to the original?

Ajmal Cerise, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

The House of Oud Empathy itself sells from €125 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a The House of Oud Empathy dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Ajmal Cerise saves you about $335 a year against The House of Oud Empathy. 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 The House of Oud Empathy dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Louis Cardin Sacred (8.1h) — 1 of 5.

The House of Oud Empathy notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-10-12.