The Merchant of Venice Fenicia: released in 2015, warm spicy, amber and citrus, about 6h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Fenicia dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Raghba — 70% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $155 for a 100 ml bottle.
The three closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Fenicia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Fenicia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Raghba | 70% | about $15 (−90%) | 7h vs 6h | 9/10 |
| 2 | Maison Alhambra Kismet for Men | 68% | about $20 (−87%) | 6h vs 6h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Roberto Cavalli Oro | 82% | about $45 (−71%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
While distinct, it shares the heavy amber, vanilla, and balsamic warmth that defines the base of Fenicia.
It shares its amber, balsamic and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Fenicia, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 4,301 community ratings.
Offers a similar woody and spicy depth that echoes the resinous, warm character of Fenicia in its later stages.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Fenicia, lasts about 6h against 6h and carries 761 community ratings.
Shares a similar warm, balsamic, and spicy character to Fenicia, offering a rich amber experience at a more accessible price point.
It shares its woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Fenicia, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 847 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Lattafa Perfumes Raghba, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than The Merchant of Venice Fenicia.
Roberto Cavalli Oro, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for The Merchant of Venice Fenicia.
Roberto Cavalli Oro, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Fenicia itself sells from $153.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Raghba saves you about $200 a year against The Merchant of Venice Fenicia. 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.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 3 last a full 8 hours. Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Oro comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Fenicia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.