The Merchant of Venice Vinegia: released in 2015, woody, aromatic and oud, about 8h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Merchant of Venice Vinegia dupe we found is Rasasi Safina — 80% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $50 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Merchant of Venice Vinegia dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Merchant of Venice Vinegia | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasasi Safina | 80% | about $20 (−60%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Rochas Secret de Rochas Oud Mystère | 77% | about $35 (−30%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Parfums de Marly Haltane | 74% | about $235 (+370%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Goutal Nuit Etoilee Eau de Parfum | 72% | about $180 (+260%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Les Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood | 72% | about $145 (+190%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Evokes the aromatic fruit-and-oud character of Vinegia, offering a similar spicy green opening at a much lower price point.
It shares its woody, aromatic and rose accords with The Merchant of Venice Vinegia, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 172 community ratings.
Shares a comparable woody resinous depth and spicy rose nuance reminiscent of Vinegia, wrapped in a smooth dark profile.
It shares its woody, rose and oud accords with The Merchant of Venice Vinegia, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 178 community ratings.
Brings a richer, premium take on the decadent oud and spice balance found in Vinegia.
It shares its oud, aromatic and woody accords with The Merchant of Venice Vinegia, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 4,816 community ratings.
Leans into similar aromatic evergreen and cypress territory as Vinegia, though driven by a much cooler forest breeze.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with The Merchant of Venice Vinegia, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 607 community ratings.
Plays with a prominent red berry and wine-like fruitiness reminiscent of the opening accord in Vinegia.
It shares its woody, fruity and rose accords with The Merchant of Venice Vinegia, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 1,973 community ratings.
Rasasi Safina, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than The Merchant of Venice Vinegia.
Parfums de Marly Haltane, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for The Merchant of Venice Vinegia.
Rasasi Safina, at 80% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Merchant of Venice Vinegia itself sells from 22190 RSD (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Rasasi Safina saves you about $40 a year against The Merchant of Venice Vinegia. 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. Parfums de Marly Haltane comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Merchant of Venice Vinegia notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-23.