Is Alexandria UK Redondo Beach #05 a dupe of Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu No 5?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Rosendo Mateu No 5
- Redondo Beach #05
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Which Should You Buy?
A niche treasure that elegantly bridges the gap between warm spices and fresh florals, making it versatile for various settings.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu No 5, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk
Adds pink pepper, drops cinnamon and rose
Where to buy
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Rosendo Mateu No 5 EDP
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