Is Khadlaj Perfumes Shiyaaka a dupe of Creed Silver Mountain Water?
Silver Mountain Water EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Shiyaaka EDP
Silver Mountain Water (SMW) and Shiyaaka both aim for a fresh, clean profile, but diverge significantly in execution and quality. SMW is a masterfully blended, high-end fragrance with a crisp, natural feel. Shiyaaka, on the other hand, is a budget option with a synthetic edge that some find appealing while others find off-putting. The key difference lies in the overall accord profile: SMW achieves a balanced crystalline feel, while Shiyaaka's profile leans heavily into a 'grandad soap' vibe. If you want a guaranteed crowd-pleaser and are willing to pay for quality, go for SMW. If you're on a tight budget and enjoy taking risks on potentially unique scents, Shiyaaka might be worth a try, but be prepared for mixed reactions.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Silver Mountain Water
- Shiyaaka
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a refined and universally appealing scent.
- You appreciate high-quality ingredients and blending.
- You prefer a natural, crisp, and clean fragrance.
- You're willing to invest in a luxury fragrance.
- You're on a tight budget and looking for a bargain.
- You enjoy unique, polarizing fragrances.
- You don't mind a synthetic edge to your scents.
- You like 'clean soap' fragrances.
A crystalline, brisk, and impeccably clean green-citrus-musk that feels like the rush of icy Alpine water over smooth stones. Endlessly wearable, instantly recognisable, and the definition of effortless luxury.
Rosemary, petitgrain and pepper open sharply, then iris, neroli and jasmine, resting on vetiver, patchouli and cedar. A clean, soapy aromatic with a powdery heart, tidy and understated.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Petitgrain
8%
vs
9%
Iris
15% share of the perfume
Jasmine
14% share of the perfume
Neroli
13% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The extreme freshness, green tea, citrus, and subtle fruitiness make this a perfect signature for spring and summer, providing a cool and uplifting sensation even in heat. It can work in early fall, but lacks the warmth for winter.
Occasions
Subtle yet present, Silver Mountain Water is ultra-versatile for office, casual, or athletic wear and is refined enough for date or formal settings thanks to its elegant musky base and green tea nuance.
Seasons
Rosemary, neroli and vetiver feel at home in spring, and summer and autumn work well too. Deep winter is the least natural fit.
Occasions
Clean and understated, it is a strong office and casual choice. Not loud, but polished enough for a date or a relaxed formal event.
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 1 of its 9 notes, including Petitgrain
Adds cedar and iris, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
Where to buy
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