Is Armaf Bucephalus XV a dupe of Glossier You?

You EDP

Glossier by Dora Baghriche, Frank Voelkl Original Favourite

Bucephalus XV EDP

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You Eau de Parfum bottle You EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2017 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Bucephalus XV Eau de Parfum bottle Bucephalus XV EDP
$82.00+ tax from
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - You EDP
A minimalist powdery musk that melts into your skin, Glossier You is the ultimate 'your skin but better' scent. Comforting, soft, and quietly radiant, it is modern, intimate, and effortlessly wearable.
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Our Verdict - Bucephalus XV EDP
This one's a bit of a mystery, isn't it? The notes suggest a tantalising unisex floral, but it's proving impossible to track down. A truly covetable phantom of a fragrance.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
You EDP A Bucephalus XV 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
You EDP
Bucephalus XV EDP

Notes

Only in You
Musk Musk 100%
Only in You
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 100%
Only in Bucephalus XV
Lemon Lemon 54% Bergamot Bergamot 46%
Shared Notes
Violet Violet 17% vs 31%
Only in You
Ambroxan Ambroxan 100%
Only in Bucephalus XV
Musk Musk 50% Amber Amber 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

You Bucephalus XV
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

You

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The musky powdery core and soft iris make it ideal for spring and fall, while the clean, airy character is fresh enough for summer. It lacks the heft and density for true winter impact.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Its intimate projection and soft powdery musky character make it perfect for office and daily wear, as it will not offend. For dates it is subtly sensual, but too understated for formal or sport contexts.

Bucephalus XV

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Glossier You, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

The elegant floral and amber accords suggest versatility for both formal and date settings, lending a sophisticated touch. Its fresh citrus opening would make it suitable for casual wear, though perhaps not for high-intensity sport.

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
3%
Key Similarities

Shares 2 of its 7 notes, including Violet, Musk

Key Differences

Adds amber and bergamot, drops ambrette and ambroxan

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