Dupe Pair
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Creative Eau de Parfum bottle Creative
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2022 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Taj (Blue) Eau de Parfum bottle Taj (Blue)
Our Verdict

Creative by Revolution and Taj (Blue) share woody, amber, and warm spicy notes, but diverge in execution and availability. Creative is a budget-friendly option with a debated performance; some find it a great dupe after maceration, while others find it fleeting. Taj (Blue), in contrast, suffers from poor availability due to a messy release, overshadowing any potential scent appreciation. If you prioritize accessibility and a readily available scent profile, Creative is the safer bet, while Taj (Blue) may prove elusive.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Creative if...
  • You want a more accessible and readily available fragrance.
  • You are on a budget and want to experiment.
  • You enjoy woody, amber, and warm spicy scents.
  • You don't mind letting a fragrance macerate.
Choose Taj (Blue) if...
  • You enjoy the thrill of hunting for rare fragrances.
  • You want something few others own.
  • You are not bothered by availability issues.
Our Verdict - Creative
This perfume is a divisive one. While some find it a delightful, budget-friendly dupe that needs to macerate to truly shine, others are left underwhelmed by its fleeting nature and ambiguous scent profile. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with performance being a common sticking point.
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Our Verdict - Taj (Blue)
Athoor Al Alam's Taj (Blue) suffers from the brand's messy release strategy, making it difficult to even track down, let alone enjoy. The online chatter is less about the scent and more about the chaotic marketing - a fragrance lost in translation.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 4%
Floral 15% 1%
Fruity 0% 12%
Green 7% 9%
Sweet 15% 31%
Warm 29% 25%
Woody 35% 17%
Earthy 16% 16%
Animalic 14% 0%
Fresh 10% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Creative EdP
Taj (Blue) EdP

Notes

Accords

Creative Taj (Blue)
100%
Woody
67%
70%
Warm Spicy
100%
71%
Amber
80%
Aromatic
68%
Vanilla
66%
Sweet
63%
Fruity
52%
Balsamic
51%
Patchouli
49%
46%
Metallic
Woody shared
100%
67%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
100%
Amber shared
71%
80%
68%
66%
63%
52%
51%
49%
46%

Performance

Creative Taj (Blue)
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Creative

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its mild projection and soft character make it excellent for office and casual wear, where it won't overpower. The poor longevity reported by many users means it's generally unsuitable for formal events or sports where you need a lasting impression.

Taj (Blue)

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its warm, spicy, and amber dominant accords, Taj (Blue) would suit cooler weather and evening wear. Its richer profile makes it less ideal for a formal office setting or active sport, but quite fitting for dates or casual outings.

Where to buy

Creative
Taj (Blue)
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