The Spirit of Dubai Rimal: released in 2015, warm spicy, woody and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest The Spirit of Dubai Rimal dupe we found is Nabeel Maghateer — 83% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $300 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best The Spirit of Dubai Rimal dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs The Spirit of Dubai Rimal | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nabeel Maghateer | 83% | about $30 (−90%) | 8h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Arabian Oud Kalemat Black | 80% | about $75 (−75%) | 9h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Mancera Aoud Vanille | 78% | about $75 (−75%) | 9h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 4 | Moresque Scirocco | 77% | about $65 (−78%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | ARMAF X Christian Provenzano II | 74% | about $55 (−82%) | 7h vs 8h | 9/10 |
Shares a complex, resinous profile with The Spirit of Dubai Rimal, offering a similarly dense blend of spices and deep, woody undertones.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and woody accords with The Spirit of Dubai Rimal, opens on Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Fruits too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 151 community ratings.
Evokes the dark, balsamic, and spicy character of Rimal, leaning into a rich amber and oud base that feels equally opulent.
It shares its amber, powdery and fresh spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Rimal, opens on Fruits too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 697 community ratings.
A potent woody-vanilla composition that mirrors the warm, spicy, and oud-forward heart of Rimal with impressive longevity.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and powdery accords with The Spirit of Dubai Rimal, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 8h and carries 2,305 community ratings.
Captures the spicy, leathery, and resinous essence of Rimal, providing a sophisticated and warm experience at a more accessible price point.
It shares its warm spicy, leather and woody accords with The Spirit of Dubai Rimal, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 102 community ratings.
Presents a similar spicy and woody structure that aligns with the complex, multi-layered personality of Rimal.
It shares its sweet, amber and warm spicy accords with The Spirit of Dubai Rimal, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 25 community ratings.
Nabeel Maghateer, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than The Spirit of Dubai Rimal.
Arabian Oud Kalemat Black, at about 9h on skin, against about 8h for The Spirit of Dubai Rimal.
Nabeel Maghateer, at 83% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
The Spirit of Dubai Rimal itself sells from €255 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nabeel Maghateer saves you about $395 a year against The Spirit of Dubai Rimal. 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, these cover it: Arabian Oud Kalemat Black (8.7h) and Mancera Aoud Vanille (8.5h) — 2 of 5.
The Spirit of Dubai Rimal notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-07.