Is Orientica Mumayaz a dupe of Creed Silver Mountain Water?
Silver Mountain Water EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1995 | Year | 2018 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Mumayaz EDP
Silver Mountain Water (Creed) and Mumayaz (Orientica) both aim for a fresh, green, musky profile, sharing tea and blackcurrant notes. However, Creed offers a more refined and enduring experience, justifying its luxury price point. The key difference lies in the overall composition and longevity. Orientica's Mumayaz delivers a quick, budget-friendly burst, ideal for short-term wear. Creed, on the other hand, provides a crystalline, complex, and long-lasting fragrance that embodies effortless sophistication. If you seek a fleeting refreshment, go Orientica. For an enduring, luxurious experience, Creed is the clear winner.
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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
- Mumayaz
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a sophisticated, long-lasting fragrance.
- The luxury price point aligns with your budget.
- You appreciate complex and refined scents.
- You want a fragrance with excellent longevity.
- You're seeking a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a lighter, less intense scent.
- You want a quick and refreshing fragrance boost.
- Longevity is not a primary concern for you.
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.
A fresh, tart tea scent with a soft, clean, slightly powdery finish. Blackcurrant sits on a green tea heart, with musk and ambergris at the base. Quick, clean energy for the office, though it will not last all day.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Tea
21%
vs
33%
Blackcurrant
18%
vs
23%
Musk
16%
vs
26%
Bergamot
13% share of the perfume
Petitgrain
9% share of the perfume
Galbanum
9% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
8% share of the perfume
Mandarin
5% share of the perfume
Ambergris
17% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
24% share of the perfume
Musk
16%
vs
26%
Petitgrain
9% share of the perfume
Galbanum
9% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
8% share of the perfume
Ambergris
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
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
Blackcurrant and green tea feel crisp, so it works from spring to summer, though the musk base gives it comfort on a cool day.
Occasions
Clean and bright, it suits the office, casual days and sport, and has too little weight for a formal night.
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 3 of its 8 notes, including Blackcurrant, Musk, Tea
Adds bergamot and galbanum, drops ambergris
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