Xerjoff Opera dupe — cheaper alternatives

Xerjoff Opera: released in 2019, woody, sweet and fruity, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Xerjoff Opera dupe?

The closest Xerjoff Opera dupe we found is Maison Alhambra Philos Opus Noir — 90% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $350.

The five closest scent matches — the best Xerjoff Opera dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a full bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. priceLongevity vs Xerjoff OperaProjection
1Maison Alhambra Philos Opus Noir90%about $30 (−91%)7h vs 8h8/10
2Givenchy Ange ou Demon78%about $135 (−61%)8h vs 8h6/10
3Swiss Arabian Hawa76%about $45 (−87%)8h vs 8h7/10
4Cacharel Eden73%about $65 (−81%)8h vs 8h7/10
5Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Festival71%about $50 (−86%)5h vs 8h7/10
  1. Maison Alhambra Philos Opus Noir — 90% scent match

    Captures the rich, fruity-floral essence of Xerjoff Opera with a similar deep, woody-amber dry-down that feels sophisticated and long-lasting.

    It shares its woody, sweet and yellow floral accords with Xerjoff Opera, opens on Fruits and Turkish Rose too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 272 community ratings.

  2. Givenchy Ange ou Demon — 78% scent match

    Shares the same mysterious, dark floral and woody character found in Xerjoff Opera, though it leans slightly more into a creamy, powdery aesthetic.

    It shares its sweet, woody and yellow floral accords with Xerjoff Opera, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 13,156 community ratings.

  3. Swiss Arabian Hawa — 76% scent match

    Leans into the same fruity and woody territory as Xerjoff Opera, providing a balanced, sweet, and slightly spicy experience that feels quite similar.

    It shares its woody, sweet and amber accords with Xerjoff Opera, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 110 community ratings.

  4. Cacharel Eden — 73% scent match

    Evokes the dense, fruity, and slightly earthy floral complexity of Xerjoff Opera, providing a vintage-leaning alternative with a similar heavy-hitting presence.

    It shares its woody, sweet and powdery accords with Xerjoff Opera, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 8,776 community ratings.

  5. Yves Saint Laurent Cinéma Festival — 71% scent match — discontinued

    Shares the sweet, amber-forward floral character of Xerjoff Opera, offering a similar sense of elegance and warmth in the dry-down.

    It shares its sweet, amber and fruity accords with Xerjoff Opera, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 128 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Xerjoff Opera dupe is cheapest?

Maison Alhambra Philos Opus Noir, at about $30 (estimate) — around 90% less than Xerjoff Opera.

Which Xerjoff Opera dupe lasts longest?

Cacharel Eden, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Xerjoff Opera.

Which Xerjoff Opera dupe is closest to the original?

Maison Alhambra Philos Opus Noir, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Xerjoff Opera itself sells from $152.59 at partnered retailers.

Xerjoff Opera notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-09-05.