Is French Avenue Miraj Exclusif a dupe of Penhaligon's The Bewitching Yasmine?
The Bewitching Yasmine EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2017 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Miraj Exclusif EDP
While both share a warm, spicy, and smoky profile with notes like vanilla, oud, and incense, they diverge in execution. Bewitching Yasmine emphasizes a smoother, sweeter vanilla-oud blend, making it more approachable. Miraj Exclusif leans heavily into a bolder, spicier profile, creating a louder and more challenging experience. If you prefer a refined, seductive sweetness, go for Yasmine. But if you want a daring, spicy statement, Miraj Exclusif is your pick.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- The Bewitching Yasmine
- Miraj Exclusif
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a sweeter, more approachable oud.
- You prefer a smoother, more refined scent.
- You want a versatile evening fragrance.
- You enjoy a more subtle vanilla note.
- You crave a bold and daring fragrance.
- You prefer a strong spicy kick.
- You want a loud, attention-grabbing scent.
- You love challenging, unconventional perfumes.
A hypnotic, opulent blend of smoky vanilla, oud and cardamom that radiates sultry confidence. Bewitchingly dark and seductive, this is a show-stopping evening scent for those who want to leave a lingering, unforgettable trail.
Miraj Exclusif is a love-it-or-hate-it kind of fragrance. Prepare for a bold, unapologetic experience that’s definitely not for the faint of heart or those who prefer subtle scents. Think loud, spicy, and a touch vampy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Jasmine
52%
Canadian Fir Balsam
48%
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Cardamom
52%
vs
59%
Jasmine
52%
vs
100%
Coffee
47%
vs
40%
Oud
33%
vs
43%
Vanilla
33%
vs
35%
Incense
33%
vs
21%
Canadian Fir Balsam
48%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Dense, resinous, spicy and vanilla rich, The Bewitching Yasmine is ideal for cooler weather and excels in fall and winter when its warmth and depth shine. It can work in spring evenings but may overwhelm in summer heat.
Occasions
Its opulent sillage, gourmand and smoky facets, and sultry warmth make it best for dates and upscale events. It may be too seductive and assertive for office or sporty settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, coupled with its heavy oud and incense accords, make it unsuitable for office wear. However, these same characteristics make it a showstopper for date nights and formal events, particularly in colder weather.
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 6 notes is in the original, including Oud, Jasmine, Coffee
Without canadian fir balsam
Where to buy
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