Is Alexandria Fragrances Dirty Orange a dupe of Creed Neroli Sauvage?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a head-scratcher. Gorgeous, uplifting citrus that screams summer, but with a performance so abysmal it feels like a prank. You'll love it for the 20 minutes it sticks around, then resent the price tag.
A vibrant, uplifting citrus burst that punches well above its weight for the price. While some find it leans masculine, it's a solid warm-weather staple that delivers on freshness and surprisingly good longevity for a citrus. A clear winner for many.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean citrus profile makes it ideal for casual wear and sports, as it's never overpowering. However, its notoriously poor longevity makes it a questionable choice for formal events or dates where sustained presence is desired. It's safe for the office, but you'll need to reapply frequently.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its refreshing citrus and aromatic profile makes it ideal for casual wear, sport, and office environments where a clean, approachable scent is preferred. While versatile enough for some business casual, its bright and energetic nature makes it less suited for formal events or intimate dates.
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 5 notes is in the original, including Lemon Verbena, Neroli, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Neroli Sauvage EDP
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Dirty Orange Extrait
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work