Is Alexandria Fragrances Mediterranean Coast a dupe of Creed Erolfa?

Erolfa EDP

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Mediterranean Coast Extrait

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Erolfa Eau de Parfum bottle Erolfa EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
1992 Year 2020
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Erolfa EDP
Erolfa is one for the seasoned Creed connoisseur, not the casual sprayer. Its marine-fruity charm is undeniable but temperamental - brilliant for some, a fleeting phantom for others. Prepare for possible 'pissy' ambergris encounters and lamentable longevity.
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Our Verdict - Mediterranean Coast Extrait
A strong contender for Erolfa fans on a budget, Mediterranean Coast offers a refreshing, marine-citrus blast that punches above its price tag, despite some critics finding it a bit too soapy. It's a definite crowd-pleaser for warm weather.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Erolfa EDP A Mediterranean Coast 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
Erolfa EDP
Mediterranean Coast Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Ambergris 28% vs 20%
Lime 21% vs 16%
Musk 20% vs 20%
Bergamot 20% vs 16%
Green Notes 19% vs 7%
Sandalwood 18% vs 20%
Melon 17% vs 16%
Oakmoss 16% vs 20%
Cedar 16% vs 20%
Lemon 15% vs 16%
Pine 14% vs 7%
Ginger 14% vs 7%
Violet 13% vs 16%
Pepper 13% vs 7%
Jasmine 13% vs 7%
Cyclamen 12% vs 7%
Caraway 12% vs 16%
Only in Erolfa
Nutmeg 12%
Only in Mediterranean Coast
Sea Water 8% Mace 8% Herbal 8% Citrus 8% Floral Notes 8% Spicy Notes 8% Fruity Notes 8%
Shared Notes
Lime 21% vs 16%
Bergamot 20% vs 16%
Melon 17% vs 16%
Lemon 15% vs 16%
Violet 13% vs 16%
Caraway 12% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Green Notes 19% vs 7%
Pine 14% vs 7%
Ginger 14% vs 7%
Pepper 13% vs 7%
Jasmine 13% vs 7%
Cyclamen 12% vs 7%
Only in Erolfa
Nutmeg 12%
Only in Mediterranean Coast
Sea Water 8% Mace 8% Herbal 8% Citrus 8% Floral Notes 8% Spicy Notes 8% Fruity Notes 8%
Shared Notes
Ambergris 28% vs 20%
Musk 20% vs 20%
Sandalwood 18% vs 20%
Oakmoss 16% vs 20%
Cedar 16% vs 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Erolfa Mediterranean Coast
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Erolfa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it office-safe, despite its poor longevity. It’s perfect for casual warm-weather wear due to its bright and airy nature but lacks the lasting power and gravitas for formal evenings.

Mediterranean Coast

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, inoffensive character and impressive longevity make it perfect for casual wear or sports, especially in hot weather. While suitable for a relaxed office, it might be too vibrant for very formal settings or intimate dates where something more complex is preferred.

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

Shares 17 of its 24 notes, including Bergamot, Ginger, Pepper

Key Differences

Adds citrus and floral notes, drops nutmeg

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