The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud: released in 2024, fruity, floral and woody, about 11h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud dupe we found is Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood — 78% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $185 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood | 78% | about $15 (−92%) | 8h vs 11h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Rasasi Oudh Al Boruzz Asrar Indonesia | 76% | about $80 (−57%) | 8h vs 11h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Maison Alhambra Opera Noir | 73% | about $25 (−86%) | 5h vs 11h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Oud Wonder | 73% | about $30 (−84%) | 5h vs 11h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Sunnamusk Oud Al Haramain | 72% | about $30 (−84%) | 2h vs 11h | 8/10 |
Shares a similar woody and resinous character to Pastel Oud, offering a warm, sweet, and spicy profile that lingers on the skin.
It shares its oud and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud, lasts about 8h against 11h and carries 2,221 community ratings.
Features a sophisticated blend of woods and florals that mirrors the complex, layered structure of Pastel Oud.
It shares its oud, woody and aromatic accords with The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud, lasts about 8h against 11h and carries 280 community ratings.
Provides a dark, woody, and slightly leathery experience that evokes the deeper base notes found in Pastel Oud.
It shares its woody, sweet and fruity accords with The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 180 community ratings.
Captures a similar balance of earthy woods and subtle sweetness, reminiscent of the woody-floral profile in Pastel Oud.
It shares its woody, oud and aromatic accords with The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud, lasts about 5h against 11h and carries 187 community ratings.
Offers a smooth, woody, and slightly sweet experience that aligns with the general aesthetic of the reference scent.
It shares its leather, oud and aromatic accords with The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud and lasts about 2h against 11h.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about 8h on skin, against about 11h for The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at 78% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood saves you about $245 a year against The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud. 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 5 last a full 8 hours. Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Pastel Oud notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-02.