Is SMEL. Ghost a dupe of Byredo Mojave Ghost?

Mojave Ghost EDP

Byredo   Original Favourite

Ghost EDP

SMEL.   Inspired Favourite
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Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum bottle Mojave Ghost EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Ghost Eau de Parfum bottle Ghost EDP
$184.00+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at MicroPerfumes
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mojave Ghost EDP
Gracefully understated, Mojave Ghost melds airy florals and creamy woods into a soft, powdery veil. A quietly luxurious signature for those craving subtlety over statement.
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Our Verdict - Ghost EDP
Copycat's Ghost picks up Byredo Mojave Ghost's soft violet-sandalwood-amber character reasonably well, but comes across noticeably quieter and more powdery than the original's smooth, meditative desert-floral signature.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Mojave Ghost EDP A Ghost 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
Mojave Ghost EDP
Ghost EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sapodilla 100% vs 44%
Cedar 34% vs 50%
Violet 33% vs 55%
Sandalwood 32% vs 55%
Only in Mojave Ghost
Sapodilla 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 32% vs 55%
Only in Mojave Ghost
Violet 34% Magnolia 34%
Only in Ghost
Sapodilla 44%
Shared Notes
Cedar 34% vs 50%
Only in Mojave Ghost
Ambergris 36% Musk 30%
Only in Ghost
Amber 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Mojave Ghost Ghost
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Skin-scent
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Mojave Ghost

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Its translucent floral and musky character shines in spring and summer, while creamy woods and powdery undertones give it versatility for mild fall days. Lacks the density and warmth for cold winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Soft projection and powdery elegance make it ideal for casual, daily, and office use. Its understated sophistication can work for dates, but lacks the assertiveness needed for formal or sporty settings.

Ghost

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A soft, powdery woody-floral that works year-round but comes into its own in cooler, quieter months.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Understated and elegant enough for the office and a relaxed date; not distinctive or bold enough to make a formal-evening statement.

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
68%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Sapodilla, Cedar, Violet

Key Differences

Adds amber and ambrette, drops ambergris and magnolia

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