Is Lattafa Awaan a dupe of Byredo Sundazed?
While both Awaan and Sundazed deliver a sweet, citrus-white floral experience, Awaan leans into a caramelized citrus and bubblegum sweetness contrasted by a strong patchouli and musk base - it can be polarizing, some finding it 'pickled'. Sundazed, on the other hand, is a brighter, candy-like citrus bomb, centered on neroli. The key difference lies in Awaan's deeper base versus Sundazed's emphasis on a brighter citrus. Choose Awaan for a more complex, potentially challenging scent, and Sundazed for a straightforward, summery sweetness.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sundazed
- Awaan
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more complex and challenging scent profile.
- You enjoy patchouli and musk in your fragrances.
- You prefer a deeper, more grounded sweetness.
- You are looking for a unique bubblegum scent.
- You prefer a brighter, more uplifting fragrance.
- You love neroli and citrus-forward scents.
- You want a simple, summery fragrance.
- You dislike heavy patchouli or musk.
Sundazed is a bright citrus-sweet blast that's a summer cult favourite, albeit a highly divisive one. It's either an uplifting, nostalgic candy dream or a harsh, synthetic cleaning product, with very little in-between. Give it a shot, but do test first - especially if you're prone to neroli-induced headaches.
Strong, sweet and long lasting, a scent that gets noticed. Citrus and orange blossom carry a candy-sweet edge, softened by creamy sandalwood and musk, with patchouli for a little grip.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Jasmine
13%
vs
10%
Musk
11%
vs
13%
Jasmine
13%
vs
10%
Neroli
20% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
17% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 summer and spring.
Occasions
Its bright, energetic, and sometimes sharp citrus character means it's best suited for casual, warm-weather activities. The strong throw and sweetness might be too much for an office setting, and not quite sophisticated enough for formal events.
Seasons
Orange, jasmine and orange blossom sparkle in spring, and the sandalwood and patchouli hold it well in autumn. Midsummer and deep winter are less natural.
Occasions
Strong and sweet, it is made for dates and casual days where it draws attention. It is too potent for the office.
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 2 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Jasmine
Adds bergamot and orange, drops cotton candy and lemon
Where to buy
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