Dupe review · Lattafa
Niche Emarati Antique
Built to smell like BDK Parfums Gris Charnel, for 90% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- BDK Parfums Gris Charnel
- Price
- $29.90
- Size
- 101ml
- Per 100ml
- $30
- Original per 100ml
- $290
- Made by
- Lattafa
The FragDNA review · on paper
Paper Comparison Shows Divergent Bases Despite Shared Top Notes
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The listed top notes of black tea, fig and cardamom suggest a bright, aromatic opening.
- Dry-down
- The original’s base notes of iris, Tonka bean, sandalwood and vetiver hint at a powdery‑woody drydown, while the dupe’s coconut and milk point to a creamy, gourmand finish.
- Best for
- aromatic‑fruit openings with a creamy twist
Lattafa’s Niche Emarati Antique is marketed as a parfum at $30 per 100 ml, positioned as a twin of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel, which retails at $290 per 100 ml. Both listings share black tea, fig and cardamom, indicating a common aromatic heart. The dupe adds coconut and milk, ingredients absent from the original, and omits iris, Tonka bean, sandalwood and vetiver found in the original’s composition.
On paper, the original’s inclusion of iris, Tonka bean, sandalwood and vetiver suggests a more complex, possibly powdery‑woody foundation, whereas the dupe’s coconut and milk imply a smoother, gourmand element. The price disparity is stark, with the dupe costing roughly one‑tenth of the original. These differences in listed notes and price are the only measurable points for comparison until wearer reviews emerge.
The verdictBased solely on ingredient lists, the dupe shares the aromatic trio but diverges significantly in its base, offering a cheaper, cream‑focused alternative rather than a true replica.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Strong contender. That is where Niche Emarati Antique lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Gris Charnel.
Lattafa lists 3 of the 7 notes in Gris Charnel's pyramid — black tea, fig and cardamom. What it does not list: iris, tonka bean, sandalwood and vetiver; and it adds coconut and milk of its own.
Strength: parfum, among the most concentrated formats a dupe comes in.
At $30 per 100ml it costs 90% less than Gris Charnel — the cheapest of 7 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Gris Charnel
in bothonly in the original+ only in Niche Emarati Antique
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Lattafa publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: black tea, fig and cardamom up top, iris in the middle, Tonka Bean, sandalwood and vetiver underneath — the shape of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel.
Top
- black tea
- fig
- cardamom
Heart
- iris
Base
- Tonka Bean
- sandalwood
- vetiver
For the one who lingers over spiced black tea and fig, an elegant, creamy woody-powdery scent balancing cardamom, iris and soft sandalwood.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 15 twins of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel we can price, Niche Emarati Antique is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 Lattafa Niche Emarati Antique $30/100ml
- 02 Lattafa Liam $32/100ml
- 03 Perfume Parlour Amber Spice 2114 $36/100ml
- 04 The Dupe Spot Gris Charnel #328 $36/100ml
- 05 HK Perfumes Gentel $89/100ml
- 06 HK Perfumes Serene $89/100ml
- 07 Julianna's Perfume - West Sac Factory London Fog $98/100ml
- 08 The Dupe Spot Gris Charnel $25.97
- 09 Lattafa Liam Silver $29.99
- 10 Bujairami Ethereal $32.50
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The community
What people say about Niche Emarati Antique
Rating
—How close to Gris Charnel
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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In the forum
Start a discussion →Questions
What does Lattafa Niche Emarati Antique smell like?
It is built to smell like BDK Parfums Gris Charnel — black tea, fig and cardamom up top, iris in the heart, Tonka Bean, sandalwood and vetiver in the base.
Is Lattafa Niche Emarati Antique a dupe of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel?
Yes — Lattafa sells it as its version of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel.
How much cheaper is Lattafa Niche Emarati Antique than BDK Parfums Gris Charnel?
90% less per 100ml: about $30 per 100ml against $290 for the original.
Where can I buy Lattafa Niche Emarati Antique?
It is in stock at $29.90 for 101ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.