The House of Oud The Time: released in 2018, aromatic, citrus and green, about 5h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The House of Oud The Time dupe we found is Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly — 86% match, about $210 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The House of Oud The Time dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The House of Oud The Time | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly | 86% | about $210* (−16%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Nishane Wulóng Chá | 85% | about $50* (−80%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Clive Christian Matsukita | 84% | about $780 (+212%) | 7h vs 5h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Nishane Wulong Cha X | 83% | about $50* (−80%) | 7h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Bvlgari Eau Parfumée Thé Impérial | 83% | about $105 (−58%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Blends black tea and aromatic elements in a manner very close to the dry-down experience of The House of Oud The Time.
It shares its green, citrus and fresh spicy accords with The House of Oud The Time, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 4,561 community ratings.
Evokes the bright, herbal tea character of The House of Oud The Time, leaning into a crisp citrus and green infusion with excellent staying power.
It shares its citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with The House of Oud The Time, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 6,953 community ratings.
Shares the complex herbal, tea, and woody structure that makes The House of Oud The Time so distinct.
It shares its woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords with The House of Oud The Time, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 1,412 community ratings.
Shares the refreshing aromatic tea profile found in The House of Oud The Time, offering a slightly smoother and more modern take.
It shares its citrus, green and fresh spicy accords with The House of Oud The Time, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 2,056 community ratings.
Centers around a sophisticated tea and aromatic accord that echoes the soothing mood of The House of Oud The Time.
It shares its citrus, green and fresh spicy accords with The House of Oud The Time, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 141 community ratings.
Nishane Wulóng Chá, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than The House of Oud The Time.
Clive Christian Matsukita, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for The House of Oud The Time.
Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The House of Oud The Time itself sells from €125 (75 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Vilhelm Parfumerie Dear Polly saves you about $60 a year against The House of Oud The Time. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Clive Christian Matsukita comes closest at 7.0h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The House of Oud The Time notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-12.