Is Arabiyat Prestige Mahd Al Dhahab a dupe of BORNTOSTANDOUT Drunk Lovers?

Mahd Al Dhahab EDP

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Drunk Lovers Eau de Parfum bottle Drunk Lovers EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2023 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Mahd Al Dhahab Eau de Parfum bottle Mahd Al Dhahab EDP
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1ml at Visionary Fragrances
Best value £4.55/ml (15ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Drunk Lovers EDP
A boozy, berry-forward scent that swings between 'absolute masterpiece' and 'generic designer dupe'. You'll either adore its warm, sensual embrace or dismiss it for smelling like every other sweet, spicy scent out there. Blind buy at your peril.
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Our Verdict - Mahd Al Dhahab EDP
This is a truly gorgeous scent profile that's tragically let down by woeful performance. Buyers are crying out for an intense version, and for good reason - you'll need to swim in it to make it last, or dedicate yourself to 'maceration'. Such a shame.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Drunk Lovers EDP A Mahd Al Dhahab 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
Drunk Lovers EDP
Mahd Al Dhahab EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 12% vs 35%
Lemon 12% vs 31%
Only in Drunk Lovers
Cognac 25% Red Fruits 23% Grapefruit 13% Juniper 13%
Only in Mahd Al Dhahab
Spicy Notes 33%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Drunk Lovers Mahd Al Dhahab
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Drunk Lovers

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong boozy and warm spicy accords, coupled with community remarks about it being 'sexy' and for 'date night', make it unsuitable for office or sport. The luxurious yet comforting feel, however, lends itself well to formal events and intimate dates.

Mahd Al Dhahab

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its intimate sillage and poor longevity make it unsuitable for most formal or active situations, but it excels as a skin scent for close encounters or casual wear. It's too subdued for an office unless you enjoy reapplying constantly.

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
49%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 20 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk, Amber

Key Differences

Adds benzoin and cardamom, drops oud and spicy notes

Where to buy

Drunk Lovers EDP
Mahd Al Dhahab EDP
15ml
Not available
100ml
Not available
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