Is Alexandria UK Casanova a dupe of Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream?
A Midsummer Dream EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Casanova EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- A Midsummer Dream
- Casanova
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper grower, isn't it? A divisive Roja that polarises opinions like Brexit, but ultimately, it's a classy, sophisticated wear for those who appreciate traditional perfumery. Don't expect a crowd-pleaser; this is for the connoisseur, not the newbie.
Casanova is inspired by Roja Parfums' A Midsummer Dream, a rich citrus-chypre. This dupe copies the grapefruit-bergamot-orris skeleton but simplifies Roja's dense, barbershop-adjacent complexity into a brighter, thinner citrus-woody scent with far shorter legs and less character depth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sophisticated aromatic and woody accords naturally lean towards formal and date settings, conveying an air of elegance. While refined, some find its projection too intimate for certain occasions; however, its refined nature makes it suitable for an understated office presence if not oversprayed.
Seasons
Community season votes for Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, summer and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
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.
Shares 9 of its 12 notes, including Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Cedar
Adds amber and moss, drops carrot seeds and elemi
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