Is Alexandria UK Nostalgia a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood?
Oud Satin Mood Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Nostalgia EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Oud Satin Mood
- Nostalgia
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and bold, Oud Satin Mood Extrait is a powerhouse of a fragrance. If you can handle its beastly strength and the intense rose-oud-vanilla blend, prepare for compliments and eternal sillage. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
Nostalgia is Alexandria UK's budget dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Oud Satin Mood, chasing the same violet-rose-oud silhouette. It trades MFK's polished blending depth for a louder, flatter rose-oud opening and noticeably shorter longevity, but at a fraction of the price it is a fair introduction to the accord.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its nuclear performance and room-filling sillage, this extrait is far too assertive for the office. It excels in intimate date settings where its sensual nature can shine, and formal occasions where its luxurious depth and dramatic presence are appreciated. It is too heavy for casual wear or sport.
Seasons
Community season votes for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Satin Mood, 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 2 of its 5 notes, including Rose, Violet
Adds cardamom and cinnamon, drops amber and benzoin
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