Brand Directory
Discover 56 clone fragrance houses from around the world.
Middle Eastern & Scent Houses
- Afnan (United Arab Emirates, 85 fragrances)
Founded in 2007 by Imran Fazlani, owned by Afnan Perfumes LLC.
Afnan is the parent house of the Afnan family.
Other brands in this family: Zimaya.
Afnan is a UAE-based fragrance house founded in 2007 and now distributed internationally across more than 120 countries. The brand is known for blending Middle Eastern richness with Western-style structure, creating fragrances that feel polished, modern and highly wearable. Afnan’s catalogue spans fresh citrus, woody, amber, oud and niche-inspired compositions, with many releases recognised for strong performance and premium presentation. It is a strong choice for fragrance buyers looking for long-lasting scents that sit between designer accessibility and niche-style depth. - Ahmed Al Maghribi (United Arab Emirates, 41 fragrances)
Founded in 2000 by Kafeel Ahmed, owned by Ahmed Al Maghribi Perfumes LLC.
Ahmed Al Maghribi is a UAE-based fragrance house known for combining traditional Middle Eastern perfumery richness with modern luxury-inspired scent structures. The brand’s catalogue spans fresh aromatic compositions, amber, oud, musk, gourmand and prestige-style releases, with many fragrances recognised for strong projection, long wear and excellent value. Recent releases such as Kaaf have helped the house gain wider international attention among fragrance enthusiasts looking for powerful fresh scents and refined Arabic blends that feel both contemporary and distinctive. - Ajmal (United Arab Emirates, 40 fragrances)
Founded in 1951 by Haji Ajmal Ali, owned by Ajmal Holdings & Investments Private Limited.
Ajmal is a UAE-based fragrance house with roots dating back to 1951, making it one of the most established family-owned perfume brands in Middle Eastern perfumery. The brand is best known for its heritage in oud, attars and oriental compositions, while also producing modern designer-style fragrances for a global audience. Ajmal’s long history, ingredient expertise and strong regional identity make it one of the most important legacy names in Arabian fragrance. It is a strong choice for buyers who value heritage, traditional perfumery and a broad catalogue that bridges classic and modern styles. - Al Aneeq (United Arab Emerates, 25 fragrances)
Founded in 2011 by Souleman Isap, owned by Al Aneeq Ltd.
Al Aneeq is a fragrance house known for elegant Middle Eastern scent craftsmanship, blending rich oriental warmth with modern mass-appeal styling. The brand focuses on expressive compositions built around amber, musk, woods, florals, and gourmand sweetness, making it especially appealing to users looking for affordable luxury style fragrances with strong presentation and versatile wearability. Across the Al Aneeq range, the identity leans into polished bottle design, giftable aesthetics, and accessible scent profiles that often mirror popular niche and designer trends. This makes the house a strong fit for fragrance lovers exploring long lasting Arabic perfumes, stylish dupes, and statement scents that balance quality, value, and visual shelf presence. - Al Haramain (United Arab Emirates, 41 fragrances)
Founded in 1970 by Kazi Abdul Haque, owned by Al Haramain Perfumes Group of Companies.
Al Haramain is likely the parent house of the Al Haramain family, based on available evidence.
Al Haramain is a UAE-based fragrance house founded in 1970, originally established in the wider Arabian perfume trade before expanding into a global brand. It is known for combining traditional Middle Eastern ingredients such as oud, amber and musk with more contemporary mass-appeal scent profiles. The brand's catalogue ranges from rich oriental perfumes to fresher designer-inspired releases, with a reputation for consistency, strong performance and broad international availability. It is a strong choice for fragrance buyers looking for a well-established Arabian house with both traditional depth and everyday versatility. Standout releases include Amber Oud Gold Edition, Portfolio Royal Stallion and Madinah, fragrances recognised for rich bergamot, vanilla, musk and amber note profiles delivered in extrait and EDP concentrations with exceptional longevity. - Al Wataniah (United Arab Emirates, 15 fragrances)
Founded in 2012 by The Pardesi Family, owned by ABC International.
Al Wataniah is a Dubai fragrance house founded in 2012, now sold in more than 80 countries and structured around three internal lines, Classic, Eternal and Niche. Its flagship release Kayaan Classic, an interpretation of Dior Homme Intense, has become a well reviewed entry point for the brand with several hundred community ratings behind it. With a catalogue of 74 releases and strong presence across both US and UK retail, Al Wataniah sits among the more established mid-sized houses in the Gulf interpretation market. - Arabiyat Prestige (United Arab Emirates, 88 fragrances)
Founded in 2020 by Firoz Baugwala, owned by My Perfumes Factory LLC.
Arabiyat Prestige is a sub-brand of the My Perfumes Group (not an Atlas catalogue brand) family.
Other brands in this family: Arabiyat Sugar.
Arabiyat Prestige is the luxury-focused division of the UAE-based My Perfumes Group, founded in 1993 by Firoz Baugwala in Dubai. The Arabiyat Prestige line launched in the early 2000s and has grown into one of the Middle East's most recognised affordable luxury fragrance brands. The house is known for bold oriental compositions built around oud, amber, florals, resins and high-concentration oils, often presented in ornate packaging. Its catalogue leans heavily into opulent Arabian perfumery with strong projection and long-lasting wear. It is a strong choice for buyers who prefer richer statement fragrances and a more luxurious presentation style. Popular releases include Rumiel, Blooming Ace, Forbidden Apple, Raees and Nyla, each offering distinctive note profiles ranging from woody orientals and fresh florals to rich gourmand and resinous compositions, all at accessible price points. - Arabiyat Sugar (United Arab Emirates, 16 fragrances)
Founded in 2025 by Mustafa Firoz, owned by My Perfumes Group.
Arabiyat Sugar is a sub-brand of the My Perfumes Group (not an Atlas catalogue brand) family.
Other brands in this family: Arabiyat Prestige.
Arabiyat Sugar is a gourmand focused sister line from My Perfumes Factory, the UAE house behind Arabiyat Prestige. The collection is built around dessert inspired scents such as cookie dough, caramel, and macaron, offering sweet, wearable gourmands distinct from Arabiyat Prestige's wider inspired by and oriental releases. - Ard Al Zaafaran (United Arab Emirates, 46 fragrances)
Founded in 1981 by The Ajmal Family, owned by Ajmal Perfumes Group.
Ard Al Zaafaran is a UAE-based fragrance house associated with traditional Arabian perfumery and widely recognised in the global clone and affordable luxury market. The brand is known for producing accessible oud, amber, musk and oriental fragrances alongside fresher modern styles, often with strong value-for-money appeal. Its catalogue covers both traditional Middle Eastern scent profiles and designer-inspired directions, making it popular with a wide audience. It is a strong choice for buyers looking for affordable Arabian fragrances with broad variety and dependable performance. - Armaf (United Arab Emirates, 104 fragrances)
Founded in 2015 by Dr. Ali Asgar Fakhruddin, owned by Sterling Perfumes Industries LLC.
Armaf is a sub-brand of the Sterling Perfumes Industries family.
Other brands in this family: Flavia, Hamidi.
Armaf is a UAE-based fragrance brand under the Sterling Perfumes group and is one of the most recognisable names in the global clone and inspired-by fragrance market. The brand is known for high-impact designer-inspired and niche-inspired perfumes, with many releases becoming especially popular for their strong performance, accessibility and presentation. Armaf’s catalogue spans fresh citrus, woody, amber, smoky, oud and fruity compositions, often aimed at buyers seeking luxury-style scent profiles without luxury pricing. It is a strong choice for fragrance enthusiasts who want bold, well-known alternatives to mainstream designer and niche perfumes. - Assaf (Saudi Arabia, 57 fragrances)
Founded in 2021 by Assaf Al-Assaf, owned by Assaf Trading LLC.
Assaf Perfumes is a luxury Saudi Arabian fragrance house renowned for its intense, high-performance scents inspired by the heritage of the Najd desert. Operating under the philosophy 'Greatness or Nothing,' the brand blends traditional Middle Eastern profiles like oud, amber, and incense with modern Western perfumery concepts. Known for exceptional sillage and 12-hour longevity, Assaf collaborates with world-renowned master perfumers—including Quentin Bisch and Dominique Ropion—to construct premium Extrait de Parfum and Eau de Parfum concentrations. - Atralia (United Arab Emirates, 25 fragrances)
Founded in 2024 by Unknown (In-House Perfumers), owned by Atralia.
Atralia is a UAE-based fragrance house established in 1996, operating from Dubai with a focus on high-concentration perfume production. The brand is known for blending French-inspired perfumery structure with Middle Eastern materials such as oud and attar-style accords, positioning itself between Eastern and Western fragrance traditions. Atralia’s catalogue includes collections such as Amazonas, Amora and Imperiale, with an emphasis on long-lasting scents and luxury-style presentation. It is a strong choice for buyers looking for modern Arabian fragrances with clone-friendly appeal and strong wear performance. - Emper Perfumes (United Arab Emirates, 11 fragrances)
Founded in 2006 by Akbar Mun, owned by Emper Perfumes & Cosmetics.
Emper Perfumes is a Dubai fragrance house founded in 2006, now distributed to more than 120 countries after two decades in the affordable luxury Gulf market. The brand operates as an umbrella house with several internal lines, including Le Chameau, Al Fares and the more premium Prive collection, alongside a newly launched luxury sub-brand called Perfumes Capital. Its catalogue of 50 plus releases sits squarely in the affordable interpretation space that defines much of the modern Gulf perfume scene, built around accessible pricing and broad international retail reach rather than a single signature style. - Flavia (United Arab Emirates, 26 fragrances)
Founded in 2010 by Dr. Ali Asgar Fakhruddin, owned by Sterling Perfumes Industries LLC.
Flavia is a sub-brand of the Sterling Perfumes Industries family.
Other brands in this family: Armaf, Hamidi.
Flavia is an exceptional Middle Eastern perfume brand operating under the umbrella of UAE-based Sterling Perfumes (the same master house behind Armaf). Infusing timeless French fragrance artistry with contemporary Arabian elegance, Flavia specializes in delivering high-performance, premium-feeling Eau de Parfums and Extraits de Parfum at a highly competitive price point. Known for its sophisticated bottle designs and luxurious ingredient blends, the brand makes the opulence of high-end niche perfumery accessible to everyday fragrance enthusiasts worldwide.
- Fragrance World (United Arab Emirates, 49 fragrances)
Founded in 2004 by Poland Moosa Haji, owned by Fragrance World Trading LLC.
Fragrance World is the parent house of the Fragrance World Trading LLC family.
Other brands in this family: French Avenue.
Fragrance World is one of the largest and most widely distributed fragrance manufacturers in the United Arab Emirates, known globally for producing affordable perfumes inspired by popular designer and niche compositions. The brand operates across multiple sub-lines and presentation tiers, offering everything from high-volume everyday scents to more premium niche-styled releases such as the French Avenue collection. Fragrance World fragrances are particularly popular in the clone and alternative fragrance market due to their strong performance, accessible pricing, and broad coverage of trending scent DNA profiles including woody ambers, sweet gourmands, fresh aromatics, and oud-based compositions. With a rapidly expanding catalogue and strong presence across online fragrance communities, the brand plays a major role in shaping modern budget fragrance discovery. - French Avenue (United Arab Emirates, 163 fragrances)
Founded in 2024 by Poland Moosa Haji, owned by Fragrance World Trading LLC.
French Avenue is a sub-brand of the Fragrance World Trading LLC family.
Other brands in this family: Fragrance World.
French Avenue is a UAE-based fragrance brand created under Fragrance World and positioned around premium niche-style perfumery at more accessible prices. The brand is known for combining French-inspired scent aesthetics with Middle Eastern richness, producing fragrances built around oud, amber, woods, florals and gourmand accords. Its catalogue often leans more refined and presentation-led than standard budget clone releases, with a focus on extrait and Eau de Parfum strength. It is a strong choice for buyers seeking niche-inspired fragrances with strong performance and a more polished luxury feel. - Gulf Orchid (United Arab Emirates, 36 fragrances)
Founded in 1987 by The Family Ownership, owned by Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing.
Gulf Orchid is the parent house of the Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing LLC family.
Other brands in this family: Maison Asrar.
Gulf Orchid is a Dubai based fragrance house with roots in a family owned beauty manufacturing business founded in 1987, later launched as a consumer fragrance brand in 2016. The house blends traditional Arabian perfumery with modern global appeal, creating long lasting Eau de Parfum and Extrait style compositions across gourmand, musk, fruit, floral, woody amber, and oriental scent profiles. Known for private label manufacturing experience, strong presentation, and high impact performance, Gulf Orchid has built a growing international following among collectors looking for bold Middle Eastern fragrances with premium bottle design and accessible pricing. Popular releases include Mango Ice, Sweet Heaven Extreme, Legacy, Tahiti Colada, and entries from the brand’s Musk Collection. - Hamidi (United Arab Emirates, 28 fragrances)
Founded in 2009 by Dr. Ali Asgar Fakhruddin, owned by Sterling Perfumes Industries LLC.
Hamidi is a sub-brand of the Sterling Perfumes Industries family.
Other brands in this family: Armaf, Flavia.
Hamidi is a prestigious Middle Eastern fragrance house operating under the world-renowned Sterling Perfumes Industries umbrella (the prominent UAE parent group behind Armaf). Derived from the Arabic word "Hamid" meaning praised, Hamidi blends five decades of heritage with modern conscious beauty. The brand is highly acclaimed for pioneering high-performance, non-alcoholic clean formulations, natural water-based perfumes, and rich oriental extraits. Offering striking art-deco packaging inspired by traditional Arabic culture, Hamidi brings mindful, luxurious fine fragrances to a global audience.
- IBRAQ (Saudi Arabia, 68 fragrances)
Founded in 1929 by Ibrahim Al-Qurashi, owned by Ibrahim Al Qurashi Group.
IBRAQ, also known as Ibrahim Al Qurashi, is a Saudi fragrance house founded in Mecca in 1929. Currently building strong momentum on TikTok and Instagram, IBRAQ has become known for its wide inspired by range, including French Tobacco, an alternative to Louis Vuitton Imagination, alongside a broader Tobacco Collection and Diamond Collection built around clearly named regional and gemstone accords. - Khadlaj (United Arab Emirates, 64 fragrances)
Founded in 1997 by Mohamed Iqbal Abdul Sattar, owned by Khadlaj Perfumes LLC.
Khadlaj is a UAE-based family fragrance house founded in 1997, known for combining traditional Arabian perfumery with modern commercial fragrance styles. The brand produces a broad catalogue covering oud, amber, musk, florals, gourmands and contemporary fresh scents, often with strong presentation and accessible pricing. Khadlaj has become especially popular among buyers looking for affordable Middle Eastern fragrances with reliable longevity and varied scent profiles. It is a strong choice for fragrance enthusiasts who want a balance of tradition, performance and modern versatility. - Khalis Perfumes (United Arab Emirates, 20 fragrances)
Founded in 2010 by Abdul Khalique Barudgar, owned by Khalis Perfumes Industries LLC.
Khalis Perfumes is a UAE fragrance house with roughly 70 releases, known for unusually explicit interpretation positioning across its range, naming the designer and niche releases each product is built to echo directly on its own listings. The brand operates several internal lines, including Ard Al Reehan, Eternal Perfumes, Reev and Khalis Sharqiyat, giving it a broader internal structure than many single-line Gulf houses. Its catalogue spans both mainstream designer alternatives and more niche-adjacent compositions, making it a useful reference point for shoppers comparing Middle Eastern interpretations directly against the originals they are inspired by. - Lattafa (United Arab Emirates, 245 fragrances)
Founded in 1980 by Sheikh Shahid Ahmad & Shoaib Iqbal, owned by Lattafa Perfumes Industries LLC.
Lattafa is the parent house of the Lattafa Perfumes family.
Other brands in this family: Maison Alhambra, VURV.
Lattafa is a UAE based fragrance house and one of the most influential names in modern Middle Eastern perfumery. Founded in Dubai and expanded through the Lattafa Perfumes group, the brand is known for a huge catalogue of affordable but high impact fragrances spanning oud, amber, gourmand, floral, fruity, fresh and woody styles. Lattafa is especially recognised for clone friendly releases, strong performance and wide global availability, with many fragrances becoming staples in the designer inspired and niche inspired market. It is a strong choice for buyers seeking accessible luxury style perfumes with broad variety and strong value.Popular releases include Khamrah, Asad, Angham, Maahir Legacy, Khamrah Dukhan and Ghayra, fragrances that have become community favourites for their scent accuracy, longevity and exceptional value. - Maison Alhambra (United Arab Emirates, 106 fragrances)
Founded in 2020 by Sheikh Shahid Ahmad & Shoaib Iqbal, owned by Lattafa Perfumes Industries LLC.
Maison Alhambra is a sub-brand of the Lattafa Perfumes family.
Other brands in this family: Lattafa, VURV.
Maison Alhambra is a UAE-based fragrance brand within the wider Lattafa group, best known for producing designer-inspired and niche-inspired fragrances with close scent-profile positioning. The brand focuses heavily on presentation, recognisable inspiration lines and affordable alternatives to luxury perfumes across woody, leather, oud, amber, floral and gourmand categories. Maison Alhambra has become especially popular with buyers looking for clone-style fragrances that are accessible, wearable and widely discussed in the enthusiast community. It is a strong choice for fragrance shoppers who want luxury-inspired scent DNA at entry-level pricing. - Maison Asrar (United Arab Emirates, 36 fragrances)
Founded in 2008 by Mohammed Abduljabbar, owned by Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing.
Maison Asrar is a sub-brand of the Gulf Orchid Perfume Manufacturing LLC family.
Other brands in this family: Gulf Orchid.
Maison Asrar is a Dubai-based fragrance house known for blending luxury Middle Eastern perfumery with modern, artistic scent design. The brand focuses on long-lasting eau de parfums built around rich woods, amber, musk, florals, spices, fruits, and smooth gourmand accords, creating expressive fragrances for both men and women.
Across the Maison Asrar range, the house presents itself as creative, story-led, and accessible, with each fragrance designed to carry its own identity, character, and mood. Its style sits between affordable luxury, niche-inspired perfumery, and bold Arabic scent craftsmanship, making it a strong fit for users exploring UAE perfumes, long lasting Middle Eastern fragrances, and distinctive statement scents with premium presentation. - Nusuk (United Arab Emirates, 29 fragrances)
Founded in 2016 by Al-Fakhar Management, owned by Al-Fakhar Perfumes & Cosmetics Trading LLC.
Nusuk is likely a sub-brand of the Attarwala Group (unconfirmed by neutral source) family, based on available evidence.
Nusuk is a fast-rising Middle Eastern luxury fragrance house operating out of Dubai under the prominent parent house of RiiFFS Parfums. Deeply rooted in Arabian heritage, Nusuk focuses heavily on authentic oriental olfactory profiles, constructing bold, premium compositions laden with warm amber, sweet saffron, rich spices, and genuine agarwood (oud). The brand seamlessly merges traditional oil-inspired attar profiles with modern Western spray convenience, catering directly to enthusiasts looking for intense projection, heavy sillage, and opulent packaging.
- Orientica (United Arab Emirates, 35 fragrances)
Founded in 2018 by Mohammed Emadur Rahman, owned by Al Haramain Perfumes Group of Companies.
Orientica is likely a sub-brand of the Al Haramain family, based on available evidence.
Orientica is a UAE fragrance house created in 2018 as the premium sister brand to Al Haramain, maintaining its own distinct Fragrantica identity rather than trading under the parent house's name. The brand is consistently named across Baccarat Rouge 540 comparison discussions, with releases such as Amber Rouge, Royal Bleu and Velvet Gold regularly cited in that specific dupe conversation. With strong presence across both US and UK retail, including its own UK distributor based in Essex, Orientica represents the more prestige-positioned end of the Al Haramain family, in the same pattern as French Avenue and Fragrance World already established elsewhere in this catalogue. - Paris Corner (United Arab Emirates, 87 fragrances)
Founded in 2019 by The Al Athar Family Distribution Group, owned by Paris Corner Perfumes LLC.
Paris Corner is a Dubai-based fragrance house founded in the mid-1990s, now one of the UAE's most prolific and internationally distributed perfume brands. Known for affordable niche-inspired and designer-inspired perfumes with strong presentation and broad international appeal, the brand produces a catalogue of over 400 fragrances covering gourmand, woody, amber, oud, fruity and fresh scent families. Paris Corner operates multiple signature collections including Ministry of Oud, Ministry of Gourmand, Emir, North Stag and Pendora Scents, each offering a distinct creative direction. The brand is particularly recognised for trend awareness, strong clone positioning and attractive packaging across all sub-lines. Popular releases include Exclusif Rose, Kaheela Lux, Acadia Intenso and Mehwish. It is a strong choice for fragrance enthusiasts who want variety, performance and luxury-style scent profiles without premium pricing. - Rasasi (United Arab Emirates, 105 fragrances)
Founded in 1979 by Haji Abdul Razzak Kalsekar, owned by Rasasi Perfumes Industry LLC.
Rasasi is a UAE-based family-owned fragrance house founded in 1979 and regarded as one of the major legacy brands in Middle Eastern perfumery. The brand is known for producing both traditional oriental fragrances and modern Western-style compositions, giving it one of the broadest catalogues in the region. Rasasi’s range covers oud, attars, musks, fresh aromatics, spicy woods and mass-appeal designer-style scents, often with strong performance and recognisable signature releases. It is a strong choice for buyers looking for a heritage Arabian brand with both traditional depth and modern versatility. - Rayhaan (United Arab Emirates, 44 fragrances)
Founded in 2023 by Khalid Kalsekar, owned by Rayhaan Perfumes LLC.
Rayhaan is a Middle Eastern fragrance house known for producing affordable luxury-inspired perfumes and designer-style alternatives with strong performance and modern scent profiles. Their standout release Titan is widely regarded as one of the finest Creed Aventus alternatives available, combining fresh citrus and smoky birch in a long-lasting extrait-strength formula. The full Rayhaan catalogue spans woody, aquatic, oriental and fresh compositions, premium quality at accessible prices. - RiiFFS (United Arab Emirates, 100 fragrances)
Founded in 2018 by Senthur Narayanan, owned by Fragrance Couture Limited.
RiiFFS is likely a sub-brand of the Attarwala Group (unconfirmed by neutral source) family, based on available evidence.
RiiFFS is a Dubai-operating fragrance brand associated with Sterling Perfumes Industries and positioned within the accessible luxury segment of the modern Middle Eastern clone-leaning perfume market. The house focuses on delivering affordable, performance-driven fragrances inspired by both traditional Arabian scent themes and contemporary Western designer styles. Its catalogue spans oud, amber, musk, gourmand, fresh and woody compositions, often presented in visually weighty packaging designed to signal premium positioning at entry-to-mid price levels. The brand has gained increasing visibility through online marketplaces and social media fragrance communities, where releases such as the Momento line, Imperial Blue and the PRIVE series are discussed within the wider ecosystem of high-value designer-inspired perfumes. RiiFFS fragrances are commonly associated with solid longevity expectations and mass-appeal scent profiles, making the brand relevant to buyers exploring alternatives to established houses like Lattafa, Armaf and Afnan. As catalogue depth expands, RiiFFS is becoming part of the broader UAE fragrance export wave that blends clone intelligence, trend responsiveness and global distribution strategy. - Street Origins (Middle Eastern & Scent Houses, 40 fragrances)
Founded in 2025, owned by Fragrance World Trading LLC.
Street Origins is a sub-brand of the Fragrance World family.
Street Origins is a UAE based fragrance brand from the Fragrance World group, launched in 2025 with a strong focus on global street culture, city inspired storytelling and accessible high performance perfumery. The brand builds each release around the mood, energy and identity of international cities, combining modern presentation with bold fruity, woody, amber, gourmand, floral and fresh scent profiles. Street Origins has quickly gained attention across the fragrance community for affordable fragrances that often sit within familiar designer and niche scent lanes while adding their own twists rather than simply reproducing them directly. Its catalogue spans Eau de Parfum and higher oil concentration releases, with many fragrances presented as genderless and designed around distinctive moods and occasions. Popular releases include Bangkok Bang, Auckland Craze, Love Daze Santorini, Drenched in London, Miami Magic, Manila Manic and Skin, Sand and Santorini. The brand is particularly suited to buyers looking for modern Middle Eastern fragrance performance, unusual city themed concepts and accessible alternatives to more expensive scent styles. - Swiss Arabian (United Arab Emirates, 174 fragrances)
Founded in 1974 by Hussein Adam Ali, owned by Swiss Arabian Perfumes Group.
Swiss Arabian is a UAE-based fragrance house founded in 1974 and widely recognised as one of the earliest perfume brands established in the Emirates. The brand is known for blending Arabian perfumery traditions with more structured Western-style composition, creating fragrances that range from classic oud and musk blends to modern floral, gourmand and fresh releases. Swiss Arabian has built a strong reputation for accessible luxury, heritage credibility and broad appeal across regional and international markets. It is a strong choice for buyers who want an established Middle Eastern brand with both traditional identity and mainstream wearability. - Volare (United Arab Emirates, 27 fragrances)
Founded in 2024 by The Mamlakat Al Oud Design Team, owned by Mamlakat Al Oud.
Volaré is a UAE-based fragrance brand focused on modern, niche-inspired and designer-inspired scent profiles with a more contemporary presentation style. The brand is known for producing smooth, mass-appeal fragrances across fresh, woody, musky and amber categories, often aimed at buyers looking for affordable luxury-style alternatives. Its catalogue leans toward polished, wearable releases rather than heavily traditional Arabian perfumery. It is a strong choice for shoppers who want clean presentation, accessible pricing and modern clone-friendly scent profiles. - VURV (United Arab Emirates, 22 fragrances)
Founded in 2012 by Sheikh Shahid Ahmad & Shoaib Iqbal, owned by Lattafa Perfumes Industries LLC.
VURV is a sub-brand of the Lattafa Perfumes family.
Other brands in this family: Lattafa, Maison Alhambra.
VURV, styled by the brand as VURV, is a UAE fragrance house created in 2012 by perfumer Olaf Larsen and operates as a sister brand to Lattafa under the same parent company as Maison Alhambra. Retailers commonly stock 30 or more VURV releases including Auriga, Constella, Cygnus, Mythos and Scandal Homme and Femme, though the brand is frequently only findable through Lattafa's own catalogue filter rather than as a searchable brand in its own right. This gap between how widely stocked the range actually is and how easily it can be found by name is exactly the kind of catalogue visibility problem this site exists to solve. - Zimaya (United Arab Emirates, 83 fragrances)
Founded in 2023 by Imran Fazlani, owned by Afnan Perfumes LLC.
Zimaya is a sub-brand of the Afnan family.
Other brands in this family: Afnan.
A United Arab Emirates-based fragrance house founded in 2023 by visionary perfumer Imran Fazlani. As a prestigious sub-brand of Afnan Perfumes, Zimaya specializes in "accessible luxury," offering high-concept scents with complex pyramids and artistic bottle designs that bridge traditional Middle Eastern richness with modern global trends.
UK-Based Inspired By
- Aramic (United Kingdom, 16 fragrances)
Founded in 2023 by Pipp & Danny, owned by Aramic.
Aramic is a Bolton, England-based fragrance house specialising in high-quality inspired-by EDPs. Founded by PDA Ventures Ltd, they offer luxury-inspired scents in 50ml spray bottles at accessible prices — widely praised for their longevity, projection, and close accuracy to the originals. - House of Watan (United Kingdom, 23 fragrances)
Founded in 2024 by The Scent Library Collective, owned by The Scent Library Official Ltd.
House of Watan is a small, emerging fragrance house that ships from the United Kingdom while manufacturing in Dubai, positioning itself deliberately at the intersection of Gulf and Western perfumery traditions. Its own published comparisons name Lattafa, Rasasi, Swiss Arabian, Al Haramain and Ajmal as its closest points of reference, placing it in direct conversation with several of the largest houses already established in this category. With a small catalogue of confirmed releases including Addax, Layan, Nourin and Lavender Whisper, House of Watan is an early stage brand worth tracking as it grows rather than an established major player. - Noted Aromas (United Kingdom, 8 fragrances)
Founded in 2022 by Thomas Gibson & James Gibson, owned by Na Bidco Ltd.
Noted Aromas is a sub-brand of the eComplete Group, backed by NVM Private Equity (Dec 2025 MBO, ~GBP 31m) family.
Noted Aromas is a highly rated UK fragrance brand, made near Newcastle, England. Named after world cities, their fragrances are vegan, cruelty-free, and EDP-strength. With over 20,000 five-star reviews and more than 1 million customers, they are one of the most trusted inspired-by brands in the UK. - Perfume Parlour (United Kingdom, 8 fragrances)
Founded in 2004 by Sajid Isap, owned by The Perfume Parlour Limited.
Perfume Parlour is a popular UK-based fragrance house known for offering high-strength extrait-concentration dupes at exceptionally low prices. With nearly 2,000 products in their catalogue spanning EDP, extrait, and roll-on formats, they are one of the largest and most comprehensive clone fragrance retailers in the UK. - The Essence Vault (United Kingdom, 18 fragrances)
Founded in 2019 by Connor Martin, owned by The JAQ Group.
The Essence Vault is a UK-based fragrance house known for its extensive range of designer-inspired Eau de Parfums, expertly blended in the UK. Their numbered fragrance system (e.g., No. 200, No. 444) makes it easy to find your favourite inspiration. 100% vegan and cruelty-free, with a 30-day risk-free return policy.
High Street Scents
- Clean Shaven (United Kingdom, 24 fragrances)
Founded in 2013 by David Smith, owned by Clean Shaven Ltd.
A specialist high-street and online retailer focusing on men's aftershave clones. Known for affordable alternatives to designer scents such as Paco Rabanne's 1 Million. - Marks & Spencer (United Kingdom, 29 fragrances)
Founded in 1884 by Michael Marks & Thomas Spencer, owned by Marks and Spencer Group plc.
Offers affordable, own-brand fragrances that are often noted as dupes for popular, expensive perfumes. Known for hidden gems like Midnight Blossom, widely compared to YSL Black Opium. - Superdrug (United Kingdom, 7 fragrances)
Founded in 1964 by Ronald Goldstein & Peter Goldstein, owned by A.S. Watson Group.
Superdrug is a sub-brand of the AS Watson Group / CK Hutchison Holdings family.
A popular UK high-street health and beauty retailer that stocks own-brand alternatives mimicking popular scents. Their Atelier range is particularly noted for inspired-by fragrances at accessible prices. - Zara (Spain, 28 fragrances)
Founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega & Rosalía Mera, owned by Inditex.
Zara is a sub-brand of the Inditex family.
A very popular high-street option with an ever-changing, massive fragrance line that often mimics luxury scents. Known for affordable, trend-led fragrances inspired by designer houses.
Independent & Niche Scents
- Alexandria Fragrances (United States, 50 fragrances)
Founded in 2017 by Hany Hafez, owned by Alexandria Store LLC.
Alexandria Fragrances is a United States-based fragrance house known for producing niche-inspired and designer-inspired perfumes with a strong focus on scent profile accuracy, concentration and performance. The brand has built its reputation around high-oil formulas, extrait-style strength and fragrances that often appeal to enthusiasts looking for alternatives to expensive originals. Its catalogue covers fresh, woody, gourmand, leather and oud-based styles, with a particular emphasis on clone and inspiration-led perfumery. It is a strong choice for buyers who want niche-style depth and strong longevity at a more accessible price point. - ALT. Fragrances (United States, 36 fragrances)
Founded in 2018 by Michael Saba, owned by ALT. Fragrances LLC.
ALT. Fragrances is a Miami based fragrance house founded in 2019 by Michael Saba, notable for being a US manufactured alternative house rather than a Middle Eastern one, with a catalogue of 117 releases built at a 20 percent extrait strength. The brand frames every release with explicit inspired by labelling and has built a large customer base, with community discussion frequently placing it alongside Dossier as one of the leading Western interpretation houses. Its American manufacturing base and extrait level concentration give it a distinct identity within the wider interpretation market, which is dominated by Gulf based producers. - Bella Vita (India, 15 fragrances)
Founded in 2018 by Aakash Anand, Anju Anand & Aashima Anand, owned by Idam Natural Wellness Pvt. Ltd..
Bella Vita is a sub-brand of the IDAM House of Brands family.
Bella Vita is an India-based fragrance brand known for accessible, trend-led perfumes aimed at a wide everyday audience. The brand focuses on modern fruity, floral, gourmand and fresh scent profiles, often with a youthful and highly wearable character. Its catalogue is designed around affordability, mass appeal and easy daily use rather than traditional luxury positioning. It is a strong choice for buyers looking for budget-friendly fragrances with contemporary mainstream styling. - Bujairami (Australia, 58 fragrances)
Founded in 2020 by Adam Bujairami, owned by Bujairami Perfumes Pty Ltd.
Bujairami Perfumes is an Australian fragrance house known for high-performance inspired scents, original creations, and extrait-style releases with strong longevity and projection. Founded in Australia and crafted in Sydney, the brand has built a strong reputation for luxury-style fragrances at accessible prices, with standout releases including Hectic, Executor, No Limit, Psycho, Inferno, Mafia Boss, Perfect Life, and Red Static. The house blends modern Arabian-inspired richness with designer and niche scent inspirations, making it a strong fit for clone, extrait, and long-lasting fragrance discovery. - Copycat Fragrances (United Kingdom, 5 fragrances)
Founded in 2017 by Josh White, owned by Copycat Fragrances Ltd.
A UK-based independent clone house producing high-quality, inspired-by fragrances at affordable prices. Known for their impressive accuracy and wide range of designer and niche clones, from Creed Aventus to Tom Ford Tuscan Leather. - Dossier (United States, 152 fragrances)
Founded in 2018 by Daniel Schwartz, owned by 13 Scents Inc..
Dossier is a sub-brand of the American Pacific Group (2026 investment); formerly Otium family.
Dossier is a US-based fragrance house founded in 2018, built around the idea of making luxury-inspired scent profiles more accessible without sacrificing wearability or quality. The brand became widely recognised for translating famous designer and niche DNA signatures into clean, modern alternatives that retain the character of the originals while remaining approachable in price and style. Its catalogue spans gourmand, woody, amber, musky, floral and fresh citrus compositions, with standout releases inspired by houses such as Maison Francis Kurkdjian, By Kilian, Le Labo and Creed. Dossier is a strong choice for fragrance buyers looking for familiar luxury scent profiles, everyday versatility and reliable performance in a more affordable format. - Jo Milano Paris (United States, 80 fragrances)
Founded in 2009 by Joey 'Rico Fragrance', owned by Jo Milano Paris Group LLC.
Jo Milano Paris is a New York and Paris based fragrance house founded in 2018, known for bold niche-style perfumes with strong presentation, high-impact scent profiles, and a growing cult following around its Game of Spades collection. The brand blends Parisian luxury styling with modern crowd-pleasing fragrance DNA, covering amber, woody, gourmand, fresh, aromatic, and extrait-style compositions. Popular releases include Game of Spades Wildcard, Full House, King, Queen, Royale, Double Bonus, and Opal, fragrances that have become especially visible among collectors looking for premium-smelling alternatives, strong performance, and distinctive bottle design. - Montagne Parfums (United States, 5 fragrances)
Founded in 2019 by Steve Mormoris, owned by Scent Beauty, Inc..
Montagne Parfums is a New York City fragrance house founded in April 2019, built around a made to order compounding model rather than pre-batched production, with a catalogue of 175 releases. The brand is unusually candid for an interpretation house, labelling every product page with explicit inspired by framing rather than obscuring the comparison. It has built a particularly strong community reputation specifically for its Louis Vuitton and Le Labo interpretations, a niche within the wider market that is comparatively underserved by the largely Gulf based houses that dominate this category. - Mykonos (Indonesia, 86 fragrances)
Founded in 2019 by Koyal Shankar Herjani, owned by PT Multi Wangi Alami.
Mykonos is an Indonesian fragrance house founded in 2022 and known internationally for producing luxury-inspired Extrait de Parfum blends at accessible prices. The brand has built a substantial global following through sophisticated gourmand, fresh, and clean scent profiles combined with sleek, premium bottle presentation. Rather than operating purely as a clone house, Mykonos focuses on its own creative identity while drawing clear stylistic inspiration from high-end designer and niche DNA, particularly from Louis Vuitton, Stephane Humbert Lucas, and Sospiro. Its catalogue spans creamy vanilla and lactonic gourmands, bright citrus and aquatic freshness, and warm amber-woody compositions, all released as high-concentration Extraits. Popular releases include Inception, Dreamscape, Milk Drops, Vanilla Clouds, Reflection, and Sorrento, fragrances that have earned strong community ratings for their longevity, scent accuracy, and exceptional value. - Oakcha (United States, 53 fragrances)
Founded in 2020 by Tarvinder Puri, owned by Oakcha LLC.
Oakcha is a New York based fragrance house positioned around clean, vegan and cruelty free formulation, releasing its interpretations at a 30 percent extrait concentration in the 35 to 50 dollar price range. The brand is the sister company to Oil Perfumery and has attracted notable recent press coverage, including features in Refinery29 and mindbodygreen, alongside active discussion in enthusiast communities such as Basenotes. Its positioning around ingredient transparency and extrait strength performance sets it apart from lower concentration budget alternatives elsewhere in the interpretation market. - Oil Perfumery (Canada, 19 fragrances)
Founded in 2018 by Tarvinder Puri, owned by Oil Perfumery LLC.
Oil Perfumery is an acclaimed Canadian fragrance house based in Toronto and operating as the official sister brand to Oakcha. Frequently recognized alongside Oakcha and ALT. Fragrances in enthusiast communities, the house is widely celebrated for its high-fidelity, meticulously crafted Western interpretations of luxury, niche, and vintage designer scents.
Unlike conventional spray-based houses, Oil Perfumery specializes exclusively in alcohol-free, 100% pure perfume oil formulations. Their entire core catalog is engineered to maximize skin intimacy and longevity by eliminating volatile alcohol evaporators. To support this concentrated oil delivery method, the brand packages its entire lineup uniquely in sleek, travel-friendly 10ml amber glass bottles equipped with heavy-duty premium stainless steel rollerball applicators. This deliberate presentation guarantees targeted, waste-free application and optimal preservation of the precious perfume oils from light degradation. Combining exceptional ingredient blending with portable convenience, Oil Perfumery has established itself as an essential global standard for collectors seeking authentic, high-concentration fragrance clones.
- Velixir (Indonesia, 24 fragrances)
Founded in 2025 by Local Independent Curators, owned by Velixir Parfums Ltd.
Velixir Parfums is an Indonesian fragrance house launched in 2025, recognised for modern inspired-by compositions with a strong emphasis on Louis Vuitton-style freshness, polished luxury presentation, and exceptional long-lasting performance. The brand has quickly built momentum through clean unisex structures, “quiet luxury” aesthetics, and highly accurate alternatives to premium designer and niche DNA. Its catalogue strongly leans into citrus, aromatic, musky and amber-woody profiles, with multiple releases positioned around sought-after Louis Vuitton signatures such as Imagination, Afternoon Swim, California Dream, Symphony and L’Immensité. Velixir is an increasingly strong choice for fragrance buyers looking for refined high-performance alternatives that balance prestige-inspired scent design with modern boutique identity.