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Which Should You Buy?
Mumbai Noise is a proper ruckus in a bottle, polarising and powerful. It's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent, with many finding its potent blend intoxicatingly unique while others deem it utterly unwearable. This ain't for the faint-hearted.
A budget take on Byredo Mumbai Noise, Bombay Dream carries the same dry, smoky coffee-and-oud woody signature over a tonka warmth. Reviewers call it a dry, incense-y, compliment-getting wood - close in spirit, if a fraction less dense than the niche original.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 8% | 5% |
| Fruity | 27% | 18% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 39% | 32% |
| Warm | 23% | 22% |
| Woody | 1% | 18% |
| Earthy | 20% | 19% |
| Animalic | 2% | 9% |
| Fresh | 0% | 0% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its insane strength and projection, Mumbai Noise is completely out of place in an office. Its rich, deep accords and long-lasting nature make it ideal for dates and special evening events, but it's far too heavy for casual daytime wear or anything active.
Seasons
The dry, smoky coffee, oud and woods are built for autumn and winter rather than warm weather.
Occasions
A sophisticated, smoky woody that suits formal evenings and after-dark wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Warm Spicy, Oud accords and Davana, Tonka Bean notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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