Is Aromara Reef No. 33 a dupe of Reef Perfumes Reef 33?
Reef 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Reef No. 33 Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Reef 33
- Reef No. 33
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Reef 33 is a hugely popular Oudh for good reason, offering a smooth, unique take on the classic Middle Eastern profile. It's a crowd-pleaser and a compliment magnet, but if you're expecting beast-mode sillage from every batch, you might be out of luck.
A salty, marine-mineral take on Reef Perfumes' Reef 33. Reef No. 33 captures the sea-salt-and-tea freshness reasonably well, though it is thinner and less textured than the original's more layered mineral accord.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Saffron
100%
Rosemary
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its generally strong performance and bold scent profile make it less suited for an office environment, though some find it versatile. The rich, oriental leanings and compliment-getting nature make it perfect for dates and evening events, while its wearability for many means it can easily elevate casual outings too.
Seasons
The salty, marine-mineral profile is squarely a warm-weather scent that thins out in winter.
Occasions
Fresh and clean, well suited to casual wear and active or sport settings.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds oud and rosemary, drops bergamot and cedar
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