Is Afnan Modest Deux a dupe of Lancôme La Nuit Trésor?
La Nuit Trésor EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2015 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Modest Deux EDP
While both La Nuit Trésor and Modest Deux share a sweet, fruity, and warm spicy profile, they cater to different preferences. La Nuit Trésor offers a more refined and balanced sweetness, making it suitable for those who appreciate sophisticated gourmands. Modest Deux, on the other hand, goes for a bolder, more intense sweetness, delivering a 'beast mode' performance at a budget-friendly price. If you want a mass-appealing, potent fragrance without breaking the bank, go for Modest Deux. If you prefer a more subtle and elegant sweetness, La Nuit Trésor is the better choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- La Nuit Trésor
- Modest Deux
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a more refined and elegant sweetness.
- You appreciate a balanced and sophisticated gourmand.
- You want a fragrance from a well-known designer house.
- You want a potent and long-lasting fragrance.
- You are looking for an affordable alternative.
- You enjoy a bold and intense sweetness.
A modern femme fatale in a bottle, La Nuit Trésor is unapologetically sweet, dark, and seductive-perfect for making a statement on a night out or a romantic encounter. Not for the shy or faint of heart.
Afenan's Modest Deux is a gourmand crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent burst of sweet, dark fruit and chocolate. It's affordable, intoxicating, and often described as a 'beast mode' performer. Just remember, Middle Eastern scents often need to macerate to truly shine - give this one time to develop its full, seductive power.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Strawberry
26%
vs
24%
Vanilla
10%
vs
60%
Patchouli
10%
vs
47%
Pear
37%
Tangerine
32%
Bergamot
31%
Rose
25%
Orchid
25%
Passionfruit
23%
Litchi
11%
Caramel
11%
Praline
11%
Incense
10%
Coffee
10%
Licorice
9%
Coumarin
9%
Papyrus
8%
Spicy Notes
39%
Musk
29%
Raspberry
26%
Dark Chocolate
26%
Cherry
24%
Gardenia
24%
Patchouli
10%
vs
47%
Vanilla
11%
Litchi
11%
Caramel
11%
Praline
11%
Incense
10%
Coffee
10%
Licorice
9%
Coumarin
9%
Papyrus
8%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The heavy gourmand, fruity, and vanilla notes with a balsamic undertone make this ideal for fall and winter, enveloping in warmth and richness, while the berry and floral aspect allows for some springtime wear. It is generally too sweet and dense for hot summer days.
Occasions
With its bold, seductive sweetness and strong projection, La Nuit Trésor is best suited for dates, evenings, and formal events rather than office or sport; it can be overwhelming in close professional or athletic settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting, heavy gourmand character make it less suitable for office or sports. This scent truly shines for date nights and formal evenings where its seductive, rich aroma can make a statement without being overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Patchouli, Strawberry
Adds cherry and dark chocolate, drops bergamot and caramel
Where to buy
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