Is Maison Alhambra Desirable Addiction a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana Devotion?

Devotion EDP

Dolce & Gabbana by Olivier Cresp Original Acquired

Desirable Addiction EDP

Maison Alhambra   Inspired Statement
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Devotion Eau de Parfum bottle Devotion EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2023 Year 2025
££ Price Tier £
Desirable Addiction Eau de Parfum bottle Desirable Addiction EDP
$44.95+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceShop.com
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$23.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Devotion EDP
Devotion is a luminous gourmand that blends candied citrus, panacotta, and vanilla into a decadent, modern treat. Perfect for sweet-toothed wearers seeking comfort and playful charm with noticeable presence.
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Our Verdict - Desirable Addiction EDP
This perfume is a Devotion dupe with plenty of fans, delivering a creamy, candied lemon and vanilla experience on a budget. Though some find the lemon opening a bit sharp, the drydown is a universally loved, comforting gourmand.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Devotion EDP A Desirable Addiction EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Devotion EDP
Desirable Addiction EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Candied Lemon 100% vs 100%
Vanilla 100% vs 100%
Panacotta 36% vs 40%
Orange Blossom 33% vs 31%
Rum 29% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Candied Lemon 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Panacotta 36% vs 40%
Orange Blossom 33% vs 31%
Rum 29% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 100% vs 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Devotion Desirable Addiction
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Devotion

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Devotion's creamy vanilla and gourmand panacotta heart are ideal for cooler weather, giving it strong appeal in fall and winter. The citrusy opening and white floral nuance add some lightness for spring but may feel cloying in hot summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, enveloping character shines for romantic dates and casual outings. The bold sillage and dessert-like profile are less suited to office or sporty settings, but can work for festive formal events.

Desirable Addiction

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet gourmand nature makes it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its comforting and inviting scent profile is perfect for casual wear and shines on a date, creating a warm, approachable aura.

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Rum, Orange Blossom, Panacotta

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Devotion EDP
Desirable Addiction EDP

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