Is Alexandria Fragrances Malibu Beach a dupe of Amouage Beach Hut Man?

Beach Hut Man EDP

Amouage by Elise Bénat Original Statement

Malibu Beach Extrait

Alexandria Fragrances   Inspired Acquired
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Beach Hut Man Eau de Parfum bottle Beach Hut Man EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
2017 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 - Beach Hut Man EDP
Beach Hut Man is a potent, green powerhouse that screams unique masculinity. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent; expect compliments or confusion, but never indifference. Forget the name, this is a jungle hut, not a beachside mojito.
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Our Verdict - Malibu Beach Extrait
Don't let the name fool you - this ain't your typical Californian beach vibe. It's a rugged, intense green beast that's proven to be a fantastic alternative to Amouage's Beach Hut Man. Love it or hate the brutal opening, the dry down delivers a unique, wild freshness.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How they compare
Beach Hut Man EDP A Malibu Beach 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
Beach Hut Man EDP
Malibu Beach Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 45% vs 46%
Ivy 39% vs 44%
Woody Notes 37% vs 30%
Myrrh 32% vs 33%
Patchouli 30% vs 36%
Vetiver 30% vs 26%
Oakmoss 30% vs 29%
Galbanum 30% vs 26%
Orange Blossom 23% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Mint 45% vs 46%
Galbanum 30% vs 26%
Orange Blossom 23% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Ivy 39% vs 44%
Vetiver 30% vs 26%
Oakmoss 30% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Woody Notes 37% vs 30%
Myrrh 32% vs 33%
Patchouli 30% vs 36%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Beach Hut Man Malibu Beach
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Beach Hut Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

This is a beast mode scent, so it could be overwhelming for the office unless applied very lightly. Its fresh, green, and invigorating profile makes it fantastic for casual wear and outdoor activities, with reviewers frequently praising its unique take on warmer weather use. While not a typical formal choice, its sophisticated greenness can work for certain casual evening dates.

Malibu Beach

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Given its strong projection and longevity, Malibu Beach might be too much for a confined office space. Its unique, rugged green character makes it ideal for casual outings or even active wear, but it's probably not sophisticated enough for a formal event.

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 9 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Woody Notes, Vetiver

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Beach Hut Man EDP
Malibu Beach Extrait
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