Is Arabiyat Prestige Asháa Oud Noir a dupe of Creed Green Irish Tweed?
Green Irish Tweed (GIT) and Asháa Oud Noir share a similar profile, but key differences lie in price and complexity. GIT boasts a refined, timeless blend with superior ingredients, justifying its luxury price. Asháa Oud Noir, a budget-friendly alternative, captures the essence of GIT but lacks the same depth and longevity. If budget is no concern and you want the original, go with GIT. If you want a very close approximation at a fraction of the cost, Asháa Oud Noir is an excellent choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Green Irish Tweed
- Asháa Oud Noir
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want the prestige of the Creed name.
- You demand the highest quality ingredients.
- You value longevity and nuanced complexity.
- Price is not a significant factor for you.
- You want a Green Irish Tweed experience on a budget.
- You are new to fragrances and want to test the waters.
- You prefer more frequent applications.
- You prioritize value for money above all else.
A crisp, green classic, as easy in the office as at the weekend. Lemon verbena and iris give it a cool snap, violet leaf adds a damp green edge, and sandalwood and ambergris smooth the finish.
Asháa Oud Noir is in the style of Creed Green Irish Tweed: galbanum, juniper and bergamot, mint and violet in the heart, oakmoss and cedar over amber and oud. Not an exact copy, but it catches the essence.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Sandalwood
16%
vs
3%
Violet Leaf
26% share of the perfume
Lemon Verbena
20% share of the perfume
Ambergris
19% share of the perfume
Iris
18% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
12% share of the perfume
Mint
12% share of the perfume
Violet
11% share of the perfume
Galbanum
11% share of the perfume
Juniper
11% share of the perfume
Lemon
9% share of the perfume
Oud
8% share of the perfume
Amber
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Bergamot
4% share of the perfume
Lavender
4% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
3% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
26% share of the perfume
Mint
12% share of the perfume
Violet
11% share of the perfume
Lavender
4% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Lemon verbena, iris and violet leaf are crisp and green, a natural fit for spring and summer. Autumn works, and deep winter would be too cold for it.
Occasions
Clean, polished and easy, it is a first-rate office scent and works for casual days and dates. It is too restrained to be a showpiece at a formal event.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and elegant profile makes it versatile for most occasions, though its impressive projection might be a bit much for a quiet office setting. The longevity means it will sustain through a workday or formal event without needing reapplication.
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 1 of its 5 notes, including Sandalwood
Adds ambergris and iris, drops amber and ambroxan
Where to buy
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