Is Alexandria Fragrances Jack a dupe of Creed Original Vetiver?

Original Vetiver EDP

Creed by Erwin Creed, Olivier Creed Original Favourite

Jack Extrait

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Original Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Original Vetiver EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2004 Year 2019
£££££ Price Tier ££
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Vetiver EDP
This is a clean, green, soapy vetiver that screams 'expensive Irish Spring'. It's a gorgeous scent profile for many, but its shocking lack of performance for most means it's often dismissed as not worth the Creed price tag.
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Our Verdict - Jack Extrait
A superb stand-in for Creed's Original Vetiver, Jack delivers that classic, clean vetiver punch with even better performance. An absolute crowd-pleaser for anyone who appreciates a fresh, sophisticated scent.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Original Vetiver EDP A Jack 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
Original Vetiver EDP
Jack Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 51% vs 50%
Vetiver 48% vs 33%
Ambergris 48% vs 50%
Bergamot 36% vs 33%
Ginger 32% vs 33%
Mandarin 30% vs 33%
Sandalwood 26% vs 33%
Iris 24% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 36% vs 33%
Ginger 32% vs 33%
Mandarin 30% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 48% vs 33%
Sandalwood 26% vs 33%
Iris 24% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 51% vs 50%
Ambergris 48% vs 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Original Vetiver Jack
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. The poor longevity reported by many makes it less ideal for occasions requiring a strong, lasting presence like formal events or dates, though its invigorating qualities still lend themselves well to casual and sport scenarios.

Jack

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its versatile fresh-woody profile and good longevity make it suitable for almost any occasion, particularly excelling in casual and office settings where its clean vibe is appreciated. However, its strong projection, while positive, might be a bit much for very intimate dates or exceptionally formal events.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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