The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron: released in 2013, warm spicy, leather and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron dupe we found is Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme — 86% match, about $35 (estimate) versus about $160 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 86% | about $35* (−78%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Amber & Leather | 84% | about $20* (−87%) | 7h vs 6h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Armaf The Pride Of Armaf Admiral | 82% | about $30 (−81%) | 7h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 4 | Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition | 79% | about $35* (−78%) | 8h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Mazaaji | 77% | about $20 (−87%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the rich leather and suede character of The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron, leaning into a deeply smoky and smooth amber dry-down.
It shares its leather, amber and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron, opens on Saffron and Thyme too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 4,075 community ratings.
Shares the prominent dark leather and warm spicy warmth found in The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron, offering a remarkably smooth profile for the price.
It shares its leather, warm spicy and amber accords with The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 869 community ratings.
A spicy and woody arrangement that channels the same assertive saffron and leather intensity as The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron.
It shares its amber, warm spicy and aromatic accords with The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 158 community ratings.
Offers a dense, spiced amber warmth that shares the weighty, opulent presence of The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron.
It shares its warm spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron, opens on Black Pepper too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,301 community ratings.
Presents a warm spicy and aromatic aura akin to The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron, softening into an approachable woody amber.
It shares its woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 561 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Mazaaji, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron.
Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron.
Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme, at 86% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron itself sells from $69.99 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme saves you about $185 a year against The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron. 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, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Tobacco Edition (8.2h) and Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 2 of 5.
The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-08.