Zimaya Night Shadow dupe — closest scent matches

Zimaya Night Shadow: released in 2020, musky, rose and leather, about 6h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Zimaya Night Shadow dupe?

The closest Zimaya Night Shadow scent match we found is Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold — 91% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

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

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Zimaya Night ShadowProjection
1Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold91%about $25 (+25%)7h vs 6h8/10
2Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir89%about $25 (+25%)8h vs 6h7/10
3The Woods Collection Royal Night86%about $208h vs 6h7/10
4Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre86%about $30 (+50%)8h vs 6h7/10
5Flavia Nouveau Ambre85%about $35 (+75%)7h vs 6h7/10
  1. Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold — 91% scent match

    Evokes the leathery, smoky richness of Zimaya Night Shadow, balanced with a prominent warm amber accord.

    It shares its leather, warm spicy and amber accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 557 community ratings.

  2. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir — 89% scent match

    Shares a similar dark, woody warmth reminiscent of the smoky facets found in Zimaya Night Shadow.

    It shares its amber, smoky and warm spicy accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 698 community ratings.

  3. The Woods Collection Royal Night — 86% scent match

    Presents a woody and warm spicy character that aligns closely with the atmosphere of Zimaya Night Shadow.

    It shares its leather, amber and smoky accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, opens on Birch too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 613 community ratings.

  4. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Ombre — 86% scent match

    Captures a similar intense leather and spice profile reminiscent of the core feel of Zimaya Night Shadow.

    It shares its amber, warm spicy and rose accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 300 community ratings.

  5. Flavia Nouveau Ambre — 85% scent match

    Leans into a resinous amber and smoky space that sits comfortably in the same family as Zimaya Night Shadow.

    It shares its amber, rose and warm spicy accords with Zimaya Night Shadow, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 149 community ratings.

Which Zimaya Night Shadow dupe is cheapest?

The Woods Collection Royal Night, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Zimaya Night Shadow dupe lasts longest?

Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir, at about 8h on skin, against about 6h for Zimaya Night Shadow.

Which Zimaya Night Shadow dupe is closest to the original?

Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

Zimaya Night Shadow itself sells from $19.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.

How much does a Zimaya Night Shadow dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lattafa Perfumes Al Qiam Gold actually costs about $10 a year MORE than Zimaya Night Shadow. 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.

Will a Zimaya Night Shadow dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Noir comes closest at 7.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

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Updated 2026-08-22.