Is Alexandria Fragrances Himalaya Mountains a dupe of Creed Himalaya?

Himalaya EDP

Creed by Erwin Creed, Olivier Creed Original Favourite

Himalaya Mountains Extrait

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Himalaya Eau de Parfum bottle Himalaya EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2002 Year 2018
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Himalaya EDP
This one's a proper clean scent, but don't expect fireworks. It's a professional and understated choice for those who value subtlety, though its performance can be a bit of a let-down for the price.
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Our Verdict - Himalaya Mountains Extrait
A clean, fresh scent with a woody-musky drydown. While not a dead ringer for its inspiration, it stands alone as a solid everyday reach. It's a reliable, inoffensive choice for those who value comfort over making a big statement.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Himalaya EDP A Himalaya Mountains Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Himalaya EDP
Himalaya Mountains Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 100%
Musk 45% vs 48%
Bergamot 40% vs 29%
Ambergris 32% vs 27%
Grapefruit 31% vs 38%
Lemon 28% vs 32%
Cedar 22% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 29%
Grapefruit 31% vs 38%
Lemon 28% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 45% vs 48%
Ambergris 32% vs 27%
Cedar 22% vs 24%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Himalaya Himalaya Mountains
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Himalaya

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office or sport, where subtlety is key. Despite its elegance, limited projection and longevity mean it might fade too quickly for a date or grand formal event.

Himalaya Mountains

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

With its moderate sillage and 'clean, inoffensive' profile, this scent is ideal for office and casual wear. Its fresh, bright nature makes it suitable for everyday use and even light sport, but it lacks the gravitas or romantic depth for formal occasions or 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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Musk, Sandalwood, Ambergris

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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