Is The Essence Vault Himalaya - 457 a dupe of Creed Himalaya?
Himalaya EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2002 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Himalaya - 457 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Himalaya
- Himalaya - 457
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
An accessible echo of Creed's Himalaya - the crisp citrus-cedar core is recognisable, but the original's rare mysore-style sandalwood texture and near-silent longevity are the two things a budget blend can't replicate.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
100%
vs
60%
Bergamot
40%
vs
30%
Grapefruit
31%
vs
50%
Lemon
28%
vs
20%
Cedar
22%
vs
40%
Nutmeg
100%
Sandalwood
100%
Nutmeg
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 bright citrus-woody profile that thrives in warm weather and feels thin in winter cold.
Occasions
Clean and understated enough for the office or a casual day out; not distinctive enough for a formal evening.
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 5 of its 6 notes, including Sandalwood, Grapefruit, Cedar
Adds nutmeg, drops ambergris and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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