Is Aromara Tidal Mega a dupe of Orto Parisi Megamare?
Megamare Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Tidal Mega Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Megamare
- Tidal Mega
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it monster that can clear a room or have people begging for its name. Recent batches are apparently dialled down, so older bottles (or nuclear strength pre-reformulation clones) are the true Megamare experience.
Tidal Mega recreates the massive salty-aquatic-amber DNA of Orto Parisi's cult Megamare, built at 35% Extrait for a fraction of the niche house's price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Megamare's nuclear projection and longevity make it utterly unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as a 'room-filler'. Its unique, challenging marine profile leans away from formal settings, but its strong presence can be intriguing for a confident date night or a bold casual statement. It could work for outdoor sport due to its 'oceanic' vibe, but apply very sparingly.
Seasons
A massive salty-aquatic-amber accord is at its best in warm coastal weather, echoing the original's cult reputation as a beach-and-boat scent.
Occasions
Its huge projection suits casual outdoor wear and dates rather than restrained office 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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Musk, Bergamot, Hedione
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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