Is Fragrance World Blazing a dupe of Penhaligon's The Blazing Mister Sam?
The Blazing Mister Sam EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Blazing EDP
While both share a warm, spicy tobacco core, The Blazing Mister Sam justifies its higher price with superior performance and a more refined, confident character. Fragrance World's Blazing offers a similar profile on a budget, but longevity can be inconsistent. The Penhaligon's is a richer, longer-lasting experience. Blazing is softer, with less projection. If you want a bolder, more assertive scent that lasts, Penhaligon's is the clear winner. If you want an affordable, fleeting tobacco fix, Blazing might suffice, but test it first.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- The Blazing Mister Sam
- Blazing
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a long-lasting fragrance.
- Superior performance is a must.
- You favor more refined, complex scents.
- You want a bolder, more assertive fragrance.
- Budget is your primary concern.
- You prefer softer, less projecting scents.
- You want a quick tobacco experience without commitment.
- You don't mind reapplying throughout the day.
A hot, spicy tobacco with strong staying power and plenty of swagger. Cinnamon, cardamom and cumin give the heat, and vanilla with cedar smooths it into a long, warm finish.
Cardamom and cinnamon flaring into cumin, pepper and saffron, then tobacco wrapped in vanilla. A warm, cosy winter spice that burns brightest in the first hour.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Cardamom
17%
vs
12%
Tobacco
17%
vs
14%
Vanilla
15%
vs
12%
Cinnamon
13%
vs
9%
Patchouli
10%
vs
10%
Saffron
8%
vs
7%
Pepper
8%
vs
11%
Cumin
4%
vs
12%
Cedar
4%
vs
9%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Cinnamon, tobacco and vanilla are natural for autumn and winter. Spring is possible with a light hand, but summer is too warm.
Occasions
Bold and warm, it suits dates and evenings out, and works for casual days in cold weather. It is too rich for sport.
Seasons
Cinnamon, saffron and tobacco want the cold: autumn first, winter next. In summer it would feel stifling.
Occasions
A warm, spicy scent for dates and evening plans. A bit much for the office and no use for sport.
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 9 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Cumin, Saffron
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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