Is SMEL. Himalaya a dupe of Creed Himalaya?
Himalaya EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2002 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Himalaya EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Himalaya
- Himalaya
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper clean scent, but don't expect fireworks. It's a professional and understated choice for those who value subtlety, though its performance can be a bit of a let-down for the price.
Copycat's Himalaya mirrors Creed Himalaya's zesty grapefruit-lemon opening closely, but the sandalwood-musk drydown is flatter and fades quicker than the original's creamy, refined woods. A reasonable everyday citrus-woody alternative, just less nuanced.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office or sport, where subtlety is key. Despite its elegance, limited projection and longevity mean it might fade too quickly for a date or grand formal event.
Seasons
A crisp citrus-woody profile that reads best in warm weather, with fresher notes suited to spring and summer wear.
Occasions
Clean and inoffensive, it fits office and casual daytime settings better than evening or formal occasions.
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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Musk, Sandalwood, Ambergris
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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