Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by The Merchant Of Venice Byzantium Saffron (Eau de Parfum): Generic Perfumes Inspired The Merchant of Venice - Byzantium Saffron Unisex A+. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Bois 1920 Oro Nero (86% note/accord overlap), Armaf Oud (85%), Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin (85%).
The brand says this is inspired by The Merchant Of Venice Byzantium Saffron (Eau de Parfum).
“Inspired The Merchant of Venice - Byzantium Saffron Unisex A+”
Source: genericperfumes.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
Does it smell alike?
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
83% matchThe Merchant Of Venice · 2015
83% overlap
Shared notes: Cedarwood
83% matchArteOlfatto - Luxury Perfumes · 2021
83% overlap
Shared notes: Cedarwood, Vanilla
82% matchIssey Miyake · 2016
82% overlap
Shared notes: Vanilla
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Merchant Of Venice Byzantium Saffron (Eau de Parfum) | Original | No data | No data | 7.5/10 (100+ votes) | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Bois 1920 Oro Nero | Similar original | 86% | Vanilla | 8.5/10 (50+ votes) | 8.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Armaf Oud | Similar original | 85% | Vanilla | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) | 8.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin | Similar original | 85% | Vanilla | 7.0/10 (100+ votes) | 6.5/10 (100+ votes) |
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by The Merchant Of Venice Byzantium Saffron (Eau de Parfum): Generic Perfumes Inspired The Merchant of Venice - Byzantium Saffron Unisex A+: stated by the maker.
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Bois 1920 Oro Nero (86%). Shared notes: Vanilla. Other close alternatives: Armaf Oud (85%), Keiko Mecheri Bois Satin (85%).
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).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.
