Clones and dupes inspired by:
Ajmal Abia (2014) is a powdery woody oriental that blends warm spice and dense woodiness into a long-lasting, confidently dramatic evening presence.
The Sniff Test is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or approved by Ajmal. Brand and product names are used only to identify the fragrance being reviewed and compared. References to alternatives, impressions, clones, or similar products do not imply any connection with the original brand or rights holder.
Inspired-By Comparison
Every vendor rated on similarity, performance, and price. Compare each option side by side.
Prices are converted to your selected currency at recent exchange rates. Vendors bill in their own currency, so the amount you are charged may differ slightly.
Get an email when an alternative to Abia drops in price or a new, better-rated match appears. No spam — alerts only.
You'll get alerts for this fragrance plus our occasional newsletter — unsubscribe from either in one click, anytime.
Rate them on similarity, strength, longevity, and sillage to help others find the best match.
Find the Original
Ajmal Abia is the benchmark for this scent profile. Alternatives may be worth comparing, but they are independent products and we do not present them as equivalent to Ajmal's own fragrance.
They do not replace the original fragrance, its presentation, or the version created under the brand's own quality control. If that is what you are looking for, search the official site or trusted retailers below.
Ajmal
Official website VisitAmazon
Check price Shop
Sephora
USA Shop
Nordstrom
USA Shop
Notino
UK Shop
Perfume Direct
UK ShopAbout the Original
The fragrance these clones are inspired by.
Released in 2014, a period when Middle Eastern and niche houses were blending rich orientals with modern woody accents, Ajmal Abia is a women’s fragrance that balances spice, powder and dense woods. The composition opens on pink pepper with bergamot and lemon brightness, moves through a heart of violet, cardamom and artemisia, and settles into a long, musky woody drydown of patchouli, cedar, guaiac wood and vetiver. The scent reads predominantly woody and musky with powdery and warm spicy facets. It is well received by voters (4.3/5 from 40 votes) and is often noted for strong sillage and lasting power.
Our take
I appreciate Abia for its heavy, powdery woody base and the way the heart smooths the initial bite. The opening can be sharp on skin for a few minutes, then cardamom and violet give a floral-spicy center before the musk, patchouli and guaiac wood take over and linger. The community ratings match my experience: strong sillage and long longevity, which suit winter nights. Downsides are its weight and occasional harshness up front; it can feel too intense for daytime or those who prefer airy florals.
Dominant Accords
The Bottle
Ajmal Abia’s bottle is an arrestingly unusual object: its rounded, sculptural central container is accompanied by pale, petal-like and darker amber, leaf-shaped forms. The apparent yellow-gold liquid adds warmth, while the clear, faceted form at the left makes the arrangement feel assembled rather than conventional. It’s distinctive, though the lack of any visible label leaves it slightly enigmatic.
Original or Clone
The bottle gives Abia a stronger case than its sparse market footprint alone would suggest. Its rounded, petal-like forms are memorable, and the fragrance’s woody, musky, powdery character has been compelling enough for two houses to attempt interpretations. That attention establishes Abia as a reference worth owning, while the bottle supplies a clear point of difference. We therefore find the original the more convincing choice for readers drawn to both its character and presentation.
Giorgio Armani
2 alternatives from £3.00
Initio Parfums Prives
3 alternatives from £3.99
Ermenegildo Zegna
1 alternative from £9.82
Parfums de Marly
2 alternatives from £3.99
Acqua di Parma
2 alternatives from £4.00
Argos
1 alternative from £10.57
Ormonde Jayne
1 alternative from £15.11
Montblanc
3 alternatives from £3.00
Ajmal
5 alternatives from £3.99
Ajmal
2 alternatives from £5.28
Ajmal
4 alternatives from £5.28
Ajmal
2 alternatives from £5.28
Ajmal
2 alternatives from £5.99
Ajmal
3 alternatives from £3.00
Ajmal
3 alternatives from £3.00
Ajmal
4 alternatives from £3.00
Third-party product images on this page support product identification, navigation, comparison, commentary and review.
Fragrance brands pictured: .
Brand names identify the products pictured; they do not necessarily identify the copyright owner of a particular image. The Sniff Test does not claim ownership of third-party images. Rights may belong to the relevant brand, original photographer, agency, image library, licensor or another rights holder.
Individual uses are assessed under applicable UK copyright exceptions, including fair dealing for criticism or review and quotation where the statutory conditions are met.
Independent ratings
Real Prices, Updated Weekly
4 Listed Vendors
No Sponsored Results