Is Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka Rose Gold a dupe of Burberry Her?
Burberry Her and Shiyaaka Rose Gold diverge significantly in their overall scent profile despite sharing woody and amber notes. Her offers a rich, gourmand experience with prominent cherry and vanilla, lending a sweet, confident, and feminine aura, ideal for cooler weather. Shiyaaka Rose Gold, in contrast, is a budget-friendly floral that leans into playful territory but risks smelling artificial to some. The key difference lies in the accord profile: Her is a bold gourmand, while Shiyaaka Rose Gold is primarily floral. If you want a safe blind buy, go for Her.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Her
- Shiyaaka Rose Gold
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy rich gourmand fragrances.
- You prefer a prominent cherry and vanilla blend.
- You want a fragrance with a confident, feminine vibe.
- You want a fragrance suitable for cooler weather.
- You're on a tight budget and need a daily fragrance.
- You enjoy playful, floral scents.
- You want something unique and potentially divisive.
- You want to experiment with a budget-friendly brand.
Burberry Her is a divisive one: a modern, youthful fruit bomb that captures hearts or repels with its artificial sweetness. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent with some finding it playfully addictive, while others find it too synthetic to stomach. You'll definitely smell unique, one way or another.
This perfume is a divisive one - some find it a delightful, budget-friendly floral with a playful twist, while others are put off by its perceived artificiality and comparisons to cheaper scents. It's a bit like Marmite, you'll either love it as a casual daily wear or find it a bit, well, 'meh'.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Amber
13%
vs
42%
Lily of the Valley
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
The strong, sweet, and fruity profile makes it great for casual outings and dates, as many reviews suggest wearing it for fun social events. Its youthfulness and potential for strong projection, particularly in the opening, might be too much for formal settings or a conservative office environment, though a light hand could make it work.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and 'not too beast mode' nature make it suitable for office wear, especially as a 'budget daily' option. The fresh, casual floral profile is perfect for everyday activities and casual outings, though it lacks the gravitas for formal events.
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.
Shares 1 of its 16 notes, including Amber
Adds blackberry and blackcurrant, drops frangipani and lily of the valley
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Her EDP
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Shiyaaka Rose Gold EDP
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