Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf), released in 2012, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf): woody, oud and tobacco, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 7/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf) we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
This fragrance leans into the woody and oud-forward character of the reference, providing a deep, sophisticated profile that feels remarkably similar in its dry-down.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and oud accords with Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf), lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 103 community ratings.
While distinct, it shares the prominent tobacco and warm spicy nuances that define the character of the reference, making it a compelling alternative.
It shares its sweet, woody and warm spicy accords with Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf), lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 356 community ratings.
A budget-friendly option that evokes the sweet, woody, and resinous atmosphere of the reference through its heavy use of amber and oud accords.
It shares its oud, woody and warm spicy accords with Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf), lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 2,221 community ratings.
This scent provides a similar woody and spicy foundation, reminiscent of the darker, more mysterious elements present in the reference composition.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and sweet accords with Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf), lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 180 community ratings.
Captures the complex interplay of oud and tobacco found in Xerjoff Zanzibar, offering a similarly rich and resinous experience at a much more accessible price.
It shares its woody, powdery and sweet accords with Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf) and lasts about 2h against 8h.
Lattafa Perfumes Oud Mood, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate).
Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Imperial Oud, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf).
The Dua Brand Baniqia, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Al Haramain Perfumes Portfolio Imperial Oud (8.4h) — 1 of 5.
Xerjoff Zanzibar (Najaf) notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-11-08.