The Merchant of Venice Renaissance: released in 2026, warm spicy, woody and leather, about 10h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 9/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Renaissance dupe we found is Fragrance World Imperium — 88% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $220 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Renaissance dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Renaissance | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fragrance World Imperium | 88% | about $15 (−93%) | 5h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Rasasi Fattan | 83% | about $40 (−82%) | 6h vs 10h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Liam Blue Shine | 82% | about $30 (−86%) | 5h vs 10h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Armaf Club De Nuit Urban Elixir | 80% | about $30 (−86%) | 8h vs 10h | 8/10 |
| 5 | Fragrance World Soir | 80% | about $30 (−86%) | 6h vs 10h | 7/10 |
Captures the vibrant, woody, and spicy character of the reference with a similar focus on clean, modern woods and a touch of green freshness.
It shares its woody and green accords with The Merchant of Venice Renaissance, opens on Galbanum too, lasts about 5h against 10h and carries 375 community ratings.
Provides a sophisticated, earthy, and woody profile that aligns well with the green and balsamic nuances of the reference.
It shares its woody and green accords with The Merchant of Venice Renaissance, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 1,772 community ratings.
Offers a similar crisp, aromatic, and woody profile that evokes the clean, sophisticated energy found in the reference scent.
It shares its woody and powdery accords with The Merchant of Venice Renaissance, lasts about 5h against 10h and carries 870 community ratings.
Shares a similar spicy, woody, and slightly leathery backbone that feels reminiscent of the complex, modern structure of the reference.
It shares its woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Renaissance, opens on Orange Blossom too, lasts about 8h against 10h and carries 4,426 community ratings.
Evokes a similar blend of warm spices and woods, offering a smooth and approachable take on the reference's complex profile.
It shares its woody, powdery and balsamic accords with The Merchant of Venice Renaissance, lasts about 6h against 10h and carries 198 community ratings.
Fragrance World Imperium, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than The Merchant of Venice Renaissance.
Armaf Club De Nuit Urban Elixir, at about 8h on skin, against about 10h for The Merchant of Venice Renaissance.
Fragrance World Imperium, at 88% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Fragrance World Imperium saves you about $300 a year against The Merchant of Venice Renaissance. 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. Armaf Club De Nuit Urban Elixir comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Renaissance notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-24.