Is Paris Corner Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai a dupe of Bvlgari Falkar?

Falkar EDP

Bvlgari by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud Original Acquired

Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai EDP

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Falkar Eau de Parfum bottle Falkar EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai Eau de Parfum bottle Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai EDP
Our Verdict

While both Falkar and Cosmopolitan Dubai offer a bold, spicy, oud-forward experience, they cater to different preferences and budgets. Falkar presents a more animalic, leathery oud, leaning into a raw, unapologetically masculine profile. Cosmopolitan Dubai, on the other hand, emphasizes intense spices, creating a potent oriental fragrance. The key difference lies in the nuance: Falkar is a refined, albeit challenging, composition, while Cosmopolitan Dubai is a more aggressive and budget-friendly spice bomb. If you seek a smoother, more complex oud with animalic undertones and are willing to invest, Falkar is the choice. For a powerful, in-your-face spicy oud at a fraction of the price, Cosmopolitan Dubai delivers.

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Falkar if...
  • You prefer a more refined, complex oud fragrance.
  • You appreciate animalic and leathery undertones.
  • You're seeking a niche fragrance experience.
  • Price is not a major concern for you.
Choose Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai if...
  • You want a bold, spicy fragrance on a budget.
  • You enjoy intense, unapologetic scents.
  • You're looking for a powerful oriental fragrance.
  • You prefer a more straightforward, less nuanced scent.
Our Verdict - Falkar EDP
This isn't for the faint of heart. Falkar is a powerhouse oud that proudly flaunts its animalic, leathery side. It's divisive, raw, and unapologetically masculine, smelling like a horse stable in the best possible way. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for challenging, bold scents.
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Our Verdict - Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai EDP
This one's proper divisive - a full-on, unapologetic spice bomb that you'll either love for its bold oriental flair or find completely overwhelming. Definitely not for the faint of heart, it demands attention.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Falkar EDP A Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai 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
Falkar EDP
Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 50%
Nutmeg 50% vs 50%
Frankincense 50% vs 50%
Musk 33% vs 33%
Oud 33% vs 33%
Saffron 33% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 50% vs 50%
Nutmeg 50% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 50% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 33%
Oud 33% vs 33%
Saffron 33% vs 33%

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

Falkar Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Falkar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its beast mode performance and strong animalic accords make it risky for the office, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event, especially in cooler weather. It's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sports.

Emir Cosmopolitan Dubai

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Community season votes for Bvlgari Falkar, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong, warm spicy and woody accords, this scent isn't ideal for the office. It excels in date settings or evening wear where its luxurious depth can be appreciated without overpowering. Too heavy for casual or sport wear.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Frankincense, Nutmeg, Saffron

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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