Is Alexandria Fragrances Apple Crumb a dupe of Parfums de Marly Oajan?
Oajan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2018 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Apple Crumb Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper Christmas cracker, if you're into smelling like a gourmet mince pie. It's a divisive gourmand Beast Mode scent from older batches, though newer ones seem to have taken a hit in the oomph department. Still, it's a beautifully blended, indulgent treat for cold weather.
A love-it-or-hate-it gourmand with an aggressive cinnamon and honey opening that polarises reviewers. Those who love it revel in its sweet, spicy warmth, while others find it overpowering, lacking nuance, and a disappointment if they're expecting a true Oajan dupe.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and rich gourmand character, Oajan is far too intense for a typical office environment. It shines brightest on a date or for evening casual wear, as its warmth and sweetness create an inviting aura. For formal events, it suits colder weather where its opulent nature can be appreciated without being overwhelming. Definitely not for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beastly projection and longevity, Apple Crumb is best reserved for colder weather events and intimate dates rather than the office. Its sweet, dense gourmand profile lends itself well to formal eveningwear where it can make a luxurious statement, while being a bit too much for casual daytime wear.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
Without artemisia and osmanthus
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