Let us be precise about what these are, because the word “dupe” does a lot of unhelpful work. These are authentic Lattafa fragrances that were composed in the style of well-known designer scents. They are not counterfeits of anything, and they do not claim to be the same fragrance.

How close do they actually get? It varies enormously, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling something. Asad (£18.99) against Dior Sauvage Elixir is one of the closest matches on the market — 80–85% in the air for the first few hours, and we scored it note by note here. Blue Sapphire (£21.99) against Versace Eros is close in character but lighter in performance. Hayaati Al Maleky (£16.99) covers Paco Rabanne Phantom’s metallic-lavender idea without matching its drydown. Petra (£23.99, reduced from £49.99) takes after Xerjoff Quattro Pizzi and gets further from its target than the others.

The honest rule. Openings are usually close. Drydowns are usually where the difference shows, because that is where the expensive materials live. If you want a fragrance that reads like the original across a full day, expect to be disappointed; if you want one that reads like it for the first three hours at a tenth of the price, this category delivers reliably.

Our designer comparison guide goes through the maths and the limits properly, with no inflated “smells exactly like” claims.

Every bottle is 100% authentic Lattafa with the official authentication seal, dispatched from the UK within 24 hours, with free tracked delivery and 30-day returns.

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