Is Alexandria UK Nefarious a dupe of Nishane Nefs?
Nefs Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Nefarious EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Nefs
- Nefarious
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Nishane Nefs is a complex beast, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that divides opinions but commands respect. It's unapologetically bold, luxurious, and performs like a champion, making it a statement piece for those who dare.
Nefarious chases Nishane's Nefs almost note-for-note - whiskey-soaked oud, honey and rose over leather and amber. Reviewers call it 90-95% identical, with an opening and drydown so close that passers-by cannot tell the two apart.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, combined with its rich, warm, and spicy character, make it overwhelming for office or casual wear. It truly shines for date nights and formal events, leaving a memorable, luxurious impression.
Seasons
Community season votes for Nishane Nefs, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Nishane Nefs, 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 5 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Fig
Adds amber and cedar, drops geranium and nutmeg
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