# John Varvatos Oud Dupes and Similar Scents

Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3 (84% note/accord overlap), Penhaligon's As Sawira (83%), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad (83%).

Perfume page: https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/john-varvatos-oud

## Coded dupes

- [Şelale Kimya JOHN VARVATOS OUD](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/code/selale-kimya-john-varvatos-oud) — Stated by the maker; Source: [esans.com.tr](https://www.esans.com.tr/fragrance-s04557) (2026-11-03)

## Similar original perfumes

Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).

- [Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/roja-parfums-parfum-de-la-nuit-parfum-de-la-nuit-3) — 84% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense
- [Penhaligon's As Sawira](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/penhaligon-s-as-sawira) — 83% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Myrrh, Oud
- [Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/swiss-arabian-shaghaf-oud-abyad) — 83% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Frankincense, Myrrh, Oud
- [Boadicea the Victorious Monarch](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/boadicea-the-victorious-monarch) — 83% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Oud
- [Miller Harris La Fumée](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/miller-harris-la-fumee) — 83% overlap; Shared notes: Amber, Oud
- [Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Exotic Leather](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/dolce-gabbana-velvet-exotic-leather) — 83% overlap; Shared notes: Clary sage, Hyssop, Tobacco, Laotian cinnamon
- [Amouage Overture Man](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/amouage-overture-man) — 83% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Myrrh
- [Carner Megalium](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/carner-megalium) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Laotian cinnamon
- [Bentley for Men Intense](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/bentley-bentley-for-men-intense) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Clary sage, Frankincense
- [Roja Parfums London](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/roja-parfums-london) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense
- [Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes DEV #2: The Main Act](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/olympic-orchids-artisan-perfumes-dev-2-the-main-act) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Oud
- [Amouage Epic Man](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/amouage-epic-man) — 82% overlap; Shared notes: Frankincense, Myrrh, Oud

## Comparison

| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Varvatos Oud | Original | No data | No data | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3 | Similar original | 84% | Frankincense | 8.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) |
| Penhaligon's As Sawira | Similar original | 83% | Amber, Myrrh, Oud | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad | Similar original | 83% | Amber, Frankincense, Myrrh, Oud | 8.5/10 (100+ votes) | 8.5/10 (100+ votes) |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a dupe of John Varvatos Oud?

Dupes said by sources to be inspired by John Varvatos Oud: Şelale Kimya JOHN VARVATOS OUD: stated by the maker.

### Which perfume smells closest to John Varvatos Oud?

By note and accord overlap the closest original is Roja Parfums Parfum de la Nuit / Parfum de la Nuit 3 (84%). Shared notes: Frankincense. Other close alternatives: Penhaligon's As Sawira (83%), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Abyad (83%).

## How this page is made

Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.

The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).