Is Alexandria UK Retro Flare (silver) a dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver?

Retro Flare (silver) EDP

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Gentle Fluidity Silver Eau de Parfum bottle Gentle Fluidity Silver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Retro Flare (silver) Eau de Parfum bottle Retro Flare (silver) EDP
$164.00+ tax from
1.2 fl oz (35 ml) at eCosmetics
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentle Fluidity Silver EDP
A crystalline, quietly assertive aromatic with gin-like freshness, Gentle Fluidity Silver is a masterclass in subtlety and modern style. Unisex and versatile, it stands out for those who want to smell sharp without shouting.
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Our Verdict - Retro Flare (silver) EDP
A budget take on MFK Gentle Fluidity Silver, borrowing the juniper-coriander freshness but pushing the projection louder and flatter than the original's famously gentle, close-to-skin drydown.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Gentle Fluidity Silver EDP A Retro Flare (silver) 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
Gentle Fluidity Silver EDP
Retro Flare (silver) EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coriander 100% vs 45%
Juniper 28% vs 55%
Musk 21% vs 57%
Cedar 20% vs 50%
Only in Retro Flare (silver)
Iris 50% Ambergris 42%
Shared Notes
Juniper 28% vs 55%
Only in Gentle Fluidity Silver
Nutmeg 26% Bergamot 23% Pineapple 22%
Only in Retro Flare (silver)
Coriander 45%
Only in Gentle Fluidity Silver
Coriander 100%
Only in Retro Flare (silver)
Cedar 50% Iris 50%
Shared Notes
Musk 21% vs 57%
Only in Gentle Fluidity Silver
Woody Notes 20% Cedar 20% Amber 19% Vanilla 19%
Only in Retro Flare (silver)
Ambergris 42%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Gentle Fluidity Silver Retro Flare (silver)
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentle Fluidity Silver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Its bright, crisp juniper and aromatic freshness shine in spring and early fall, while the spice and subtle woods make it versatile for cooler days. It is slightly too airy for deep winter but works well in mild summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Clean, subtle projection and modern freshness make it an ideal office or everyday scent. Its understated character is refined enough for dates, but lacks the opulence for highly formal or sporty situations.

Retro Flare (silver)

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Maison Francis Kurkdjian Gentle Fluidity Silver, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, 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
30%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Coriander

Key Differences

Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambergris and iris

Where to buy

Gentle Fluidity Silver EDP
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