The Spirit of Dubai Abraj: released in 2015, woody, aromatic and warm spicy, about 7h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Spirit of Dubai Abraj dupe we found is Daniel Josier Mystery Oud — 82% match, about $110 (estimate) versus about $240 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Spirit of Dubai Abraj dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Spirit of Dubai Abraj | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Josier Mystery Oud | 82% | about $110 (−54%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Guerlain L'Instant de Guerlain pour Homme EDP | 80% | about $95 (−60%) | 7h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Davidoff Zino Davidoff | 80% | about $15 (−94%) | 6h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Botanicae Matin a Mogador | 80% | about $45 (−81%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Cartier Roadster | 76% | about $90 (−62%) | 7h vs 7h | 7/10 |
Taps into the luxurious woody and earthy gravitas of The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, delivering a similarly intense and layered dry-down.
It shares its powdery and fresh spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 186 community ratings.
Brings a sophisticated woody and powdery complexity reminiscent of The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, grounded in smooth resinous base notes.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and patchouli accords with The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 2,076 community ratings.
Evokes the deep aromatic woods and warm spice profile of The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, offering a similar mature character at a fraction of the cost.
It shares its woody, aromatic and patchouli accords with The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, opens on Lavender and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 5,437 community ratings.
Shares the rich amber and earthy floral resonance found in The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, leaning into a similarly comforting warmth.
It shares its fresh spicy, powdery and aromatic accords with The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 333 community ratings.
Presents a clean yet deeply aromatic structure that shares the minty-fresh and earthy qualities felt in The Spirit of Dubai Abraj.
It shares its aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Abraj, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 1,787 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Davidoff Zino Davidoff, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than The Spirit of Dubai Abraj.
Daniel Josier Mystery Oud, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for The Spirit of Dubai Abraj.
Daniel Josier Mystery Oud, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Spirit of Dubai Abraj itself sells from $168.69 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Daniel Josier Mystery Oud saves you about $190 a year against The Spirit of Dubai Abraj. 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. Daniel Josier Mystery Oud comes closest at 7.2h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
The Spirit of Dubai Abraj notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-09.