Is Zimaya Vigour a dupe of Bvlgari Falkar?
Falkar EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2019 | Year | 2023 |
| $$$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Vigour EDP
While both share oud and spice, Falkar is a bold, animalic leather bomb that demands attention, while Vigour is a subtle, warm, and mass-appealing fragrance. Falkar leans masculine and challenges the wearer, while Vigour offers a safe and comforting experience. The price points are vastly different. If you want to make a statement and aren't afraid of polarizing scents, go for Falkar. If you prefer a crowd-pleasing, everyday fragrance that won't break the bank, Vigour is the better option.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Falkar
- Vigour
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy bold, animalic, and challenging scents.
- You want a fragrance that makes a statement.
- Price is no object for a unique experience.
- You appreciate a strong leather and oud combination.
- You prefer subtle, warm, and inoffensive fragrances.
- You want a budget-friendly everyday scent.
- You want something mass-appealing and versatile.
- You prefer a gentle oud and spice blend.
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.
This one's a quiet charmer. If you want something pleasant, inoffensive, and cheap enough to re-spray all day without a second thought, Vigour is your guy. Don't expect to turn heads, but those close enough will appreciate its subtle warmth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Oud
19%
vs
12%
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
15%
vs
12%
Saffron
13%
vs
9%
Frankincense
12%
vs
9%
Nutmeg
11%
vs
9%
Cinnamon
10%
vs
9%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its mild projection and moderate longevity make it ideal for office wear, as it's unlikely to offend. While too subtle for formal events, its gentle spicy-woody character could work for an intimate casual date or everyday wear where closeness is key.
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 6 of its 7 notes, including Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Saffron, Frankincense
Adds musk, drops ambergris and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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