Dupe review · Mamlakat Al Oud
Rio Tobacco
Rio Tobacco is Mamlakat Al Oud's answer to Parfums de Marly Haltane — at 90% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Parfums de Marly Haltane
- Price
- $36.67
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $37
- Original per 100ml
- $368
- Made by
- Mamlakat Al Oud
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Rio Tobacco is a strong bet if you want Haltane for less.
Mamlakat Al Oud sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Haltane's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
At $37 per 100ml it costs 90% less than Haltane — the 3rd cheapest of 12 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.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Mamlakat Al Oud 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
The original opens on clary sage, lavender and bergamot, turns to praline and saffron, and settles into agarwood (oud) and cedar. That is the brief Rio Tobacco is working from.
Top
- clary sage
- lavender
- bergamot
Heart
- praline
- saffron
Base
- agarwood (oud)
- cedar
For the one who wants an aromatic lavender opening giving way to gourmand praline and deep oud, a sweet, modern woody statement with luxurious presence.
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 14 twins of Parfums de Marly Haltane we can price, Rio Tobacco is number 3 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Al Haramain Detour Eco $16/100ml
- 02 Fragrance World Hartnell $22/100ml
- 03 Mamlakat Al Oud Rio Tobacco $37/100ml
- 04 French Avenue A Equestrian Series Haydan $40/100ml
- 05 Armaf Feroce $50/100ml
- 06 Armaf The Lion's Club Feroce $54/100ml
- 07 Yom & Layl Capo Oud $85/100ml
- 08 HK Perfumes 1743 $89/100ml
- 09 HK Perfumes Gold Smok $89/100ml
- 10 Alexandria Fragrances Sultane $120/100ml
More from Mamlakat Al Oud
Every Mamlakat Al Oud fragrance →-
Zahrah Lilac Dreamsmells like Chanel Chance Eau Splendide $43.13 -
Jawaher Iridescentsmells like Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia $35.63 -
Parisian Tobaccosmells like Louis Vuitton Imagination $36.67 -
Cordoba Rougesmells like Parfums de Marly Oriana $49.50 -
Qasr Al Oud Infinitysmells like Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Sea My Love $36.39 -
Qasr Al Oud Miragesmells like Carolina Herrera Mystery Tobacco $48.45 -
Sahara Tobaccosmells like Unique'e Luxury Crush On Me $36.67 -
Seerati Valley Bloomsmells like Gissah Imperial Valley $32.40
The community
What people say about Rio Tobacco
Rating
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—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Mamlakat Al Oud Rio Tobacco smell like?
It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Haltane — clary sage, lavender and bergamot up top, praline and saffron in the heart, agarwood (oud) and cedar in the base.
Is Mamlakat Al Oud Rio Tobacco a dupe of Parfums de Marly Haltane?
Yes — Mamlakat Al Oud sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Haltane.
How much cheaper is Mamlakat Al Oud Rio Tobacco than Parfums de Marly Haltane?
90% less per 100ml: about $37 per 100ml against $368 for the original.
Where can I buy Mamlakat Al Oud Rio Tobacco?
It is in stock at $36.67 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.