Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO: released in 2025, sweet, vanilla and amber, about 9h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO dupe we found is Afnan Historic Sahara — 90% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $45 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan Historic Sahara | 90% | about $30 (−33%) | 8h vs 9h | 7/10 |
| 2 | French Avenue Liquid Brun | 88% | about $30 (−33%) | 8h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Khadlaj Perfumes Island Vanilla Dunes | 84% | about $40 (−11%) | 7h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Nature II | 82% | about $25 (−44%) | 7h vs 9h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Afnan Delicious Bouquet | 79% | about $30 (−33%) | 6h vs 9h | 6/10 |
Captures the warm, spicy, and sweet vanilla character of the reference with a smooth, resinous dry-down that feels very similar.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO, opens on Cardamom, Cinnamon and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 440 community ratings.
A rich and cozy blend that mirrors the sweet, praline-forward profile of the reference, offering a long-lasting and comforting scent experience.
It shares its sweet, warm spicy and vanilla accords with Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO, opens on Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 9h and carries 14,529 community ratings.
Focuses on the creamy vanilla and amber aspects of the reference, providing a softer and more approachable take on the original scent profile.
It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and sweet accords with Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO, opens on Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 1,105 community ratings.
Shares the warm, aromatic, and woody sweetness found in the reference, making it a satisfying and budget-friendly alternative.
It shares its warm spicy, vanilla and amber accords with Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 9h and carries 617 community ratings.
Offers a similar sweet and musky impression that aligns with the general aromatic and powdery vibe of the reference.
It shares its sweet, vanilla and powdery accords with Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 9h and carries 314 community ratings.
Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Nature II, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 45% less than Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO.
Afnan Historic Sahara, at about 8h on skin, against about 9h for Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO.
Afnan Historic Sahara, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan Historic Sahara saves you about $25 a year against Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO. 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. Afnan Historic Sahara comes closest at 7.7h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Zimaya AL MAHA GOLD CPO notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-24.