Is Arabiyat Prestige Al Noor a dupe of BDK Parfums Gris Charnel?
Gris Charnel Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Al Noor EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Gris Charnel Extrait is both adored and divisive. While some rave about its luxurious chai latte warmth and unique fig, others find it shockingly pungent. It's a proper grown-up scent for those who crave a sophisticated edge, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
A fiercely divisive scent, Al Noor is not for the faint of heart. While some rave about its niche quality and smooth blend, others find it too leather-heavy and unrefined. Expect a dark, masculine twist on familiar territory - love it or loathe it, it certainly sparks opinions.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 projection make it less ideal for the office, where it could be overpowering. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with warm spicy and woody accords, makes it perfectly suited for dates and formal events, particularly in cooler weather. It's also great for casual cool-weather wear, as many mentioned it's a 'rainy day' or 'cozy' scent, but too heavy for sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold leather and warm spicy accords make it a bit much for the office but perfect for evening dates and formal events. The strong projection and longevity, mentioned by many, also lean it away from casual or sport wear, better suited for cooler weather when its warmth can truly shine.
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 7 of its 11 notes, including Vetiver, Iris, Cardamom
Adds labdanum and leather, drops cedar and cistus incanus
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International (5)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work
International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work