Is Ard Al Zaafaran Turab Al Dhahab a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue?

Light Blue EDT

Dolce & Gabbana by Olivier Cresp Original Favourite

Turab Al Dhahab EDP

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Light Blue Eau de Toilette bottle Light Blue EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2001 Year -
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Turab Al Dhahab Eau de Parfum bottle Turab Al Dhahab EDP
Our Verdict

Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana and Turab Al Dhahab by Ard Al Zaafaran cater to different audiences with their distinct approaches to citrus freshness. Light Blue is a well-loved modern classic, offering a crisp and clean scent with citrus and woody-musk notes. It's perfect for those seeking a consistently fresh and optimistic fragrance. On the other hand, Turab Al Dhahab is a budget-friendly option with a bold coconut-lime musk. It might be polarizing due to its synthetic opening, but for those who can wait out its initial notes, it offers a sweet and unique summer aroma. Choose Light Blue for a reliable, airy experience, or Turab Al Dhahab for a more daring and cost-effective scent.

$40.00+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at MicroPerfumes
Best value $10.20/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
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$16.99+ tax from
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Best value $5.91/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Light Blue if...
  • You prefer a classic and reliable scent.
  • You enjoy a clean, citrusy fragrance.
  • You want a fragrance with a woody-musk base.
Choose Turab Al Dhahab if...
  • You have a budget-conscious mindset.
  • You are drawn to coconut-lime aromas.
  • You enjoy experimenting with bold scents.
Our Verdict - Light Blue EDT
A summer staple that splits opinions between divine refreshment and mundane false starts. Its lemony apple zest is loved by fresh-scent seekers but labelled basic by those expecting more complexity.
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Our Verdict - Turab Al Dhahab EDP
Divisive yet addictive, this cheapie is either your new summer staple or a synthetic nightmare. Give it time to macerate - if you get past the initial 'shampoo' or 'bug spray' opening, a clean, sweet coconut-lime musk awaits.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Light Blue EDT A Turab 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
Light Blue EDT
Turab Al Dhahab EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 54% vs 100%
Jasmine 33% vs 51%
Only in Light Blue
Lemon 34% Apple 25% Cedar 23% Bellflower 18%
Only in Turab Al Dhahab
Jasmine 51% Lime 49%
Only in Light Blue
Bamboo 37% Jasmine 33% Rose 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 54% vs 100%
Only in Light Blue
Amber 45%

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

Light Blue Turab Al Dhahab
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Light Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Light Blue's moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for casual and date settings, though its freshness fits sporty occasions too. Its simplicity and lightness make it less appropriate for formal events.

Turab Al Dhahab

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its clean, fresh, and slightly soapy character makes it suitable for casual wear or even light sport, especially in warmer weather. While some find it too strong for office, its 'shampoo' vibe can make it an inoffensive choice at moderate application. It's too playful and relaxed for formal events, and just about right for a casual date.

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
23%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Musk

Key Differences

Adds amber and apple, drops coconut and lime

Where to buy

Light Blue EDT
Turab Al Dhahab EDP

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

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