Is Alexandria UK Redondo Beach #05 a dupe of Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu No 5?

Redondo Beach #05 EDP

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Rosendo Mateu No 5 Eau de Parfum bottle Rosendo Mateu No 5 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rosendo Mateu No 5 EDP
A niche treasure that elegantly bridges the gap between warm spices and fresh florals, making it versatile for various settings.
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Our Verdict - Redondo Beach #05 EDP
A budget take on Rosendo Mateu No 5, keeping the amber-vanilla-musk skeleton but swapping the original's odd, polarising rubber facet for a simpler, sweeter jasmine-vanilla blend that's easier to like but less distinctive.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Rosendo Mateu No 5 EDP A Redondo Beach #05 EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rosendo Mateu No 5 EDP
Redondo Beach #05 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 55%
Jasmine 42% vs 50%
Amber 30% vs 50%
Musk 26% vs 34%
Sandalwood 21% vs 27%
Vanilla 21% vs 37%
Only in Rosendo Mateu No 5
Rose 32% Cinnamon 26%
Only in Redondo Beach #05
Pink Pepper 44%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 55%
Only in Redondo Beach #05
Pink Pepper 44%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 42% vs 50%
Only in Rosendo Mateu No 5
Rose 32% Cinnamon 26%
Only in Redondo Beach #05
Amber 50%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 34%
Sandalwood 21% vs 27%
Vanilla 21% vs 37%
Only in Rosendo Mateu No 5
Amber 30%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Rosendo Mateu No 5 Redondo Beach #05
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rosendo Mateu No 5

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warm spicy and floral accords make it suitable for cooler weather in spring and fall. Its light freshness can still complement milder summer days but may be too rich for the heat of summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With its moderate projection and balanced intensity, it fits well in casual and date settings. Its unique character can be intriguing in an office, but might be too complex for formal events.

Redondo Beach #05

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Community season votes for Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu No 5, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Wearers put Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu No 5, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.

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
57%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk

Key Differences

Adds pink pepper, drops cinnamon and rose

Where to buy

Rosendo Mateu No 5 EDP
Redondo Beach #05 EDP

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Rosendo Mateu No 5 EDP

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Redondo Beach #05 EDP

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