Is Gulf Orchid Naughty Vanilla a dupe of Navitus Parfums Baklava Royale?

Baklava Royale Extrait

Navitus Parfums by Bertrand Duchaufour Original Statement

Naughty Vanilla EDP

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Baklava Royale Extrait bottle Baklava Royale Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Naughty Vanilla Eau de Parfum bottle Naughty Vanilla EDP
£122.48 from
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Baklava Royale Extrait
Baklava Royale is a divisive gourmand. Some reckon it's a spot-on dessert masterpiece, a 'wealthier, sexier' version of popular pistachio scents; others find it disappointingly generic, synthetic, and lacking the promised baklava magic. Expect a sweet, nutty, orange blossom affair with hit-or-miss performance.
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Our Verdict - Naughty Vanilla EDP
This isn't just another sweet vanilla; it's a sophisticated, nutty gourmand with unexpected depth. While it has its detractors who find the almond too sharp, for most, it's a beautifully balanced and adaptable vanilla that punches well above its weight in terms of price and longevity, a true crowd-pleaser.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Baklava Royale Extrait A Naughty Vanilla 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
Baklava Royale Extrait
Naughty Vanilla EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 51% vs 37%
Bergamot 48% vs 22%
Vanilla 37% vs 38%
Pistachio 34% vs 62%
Almond 33% vs 44%
Honey 32% vs 33%
Tonka Bean 29% vs 32%
Only in Baklava Royale
Amberwood 33%
Only in Naughty Vanilla
Amber 29%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 48% vs 22%
Only in Baklava Royale
Orange Blossom 52%
Only in Naughty Vanilla
Almond 44% Honey 33%
Shared Notes
Pistachio 34% vs 62%
Only in Baklava Royale
Almond 33% Honey 32%
Only in Naughty Vanilla
Orange Blossom 38%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 37% vs 38%
Tonka Bean 29% vs 32%
Only in Baklava Royale
Amberwood 33%
Only in Naughty Vanilla
Amber 29%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Baklava Royale Naughty Vanilla
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Baklava Royale

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, gourmand profile and varying performance make it a tricky office wear, but perfect for dates or casual outings where its intimate sillage (for some) or cozy scent bubble can be appreciated. Formal wear is a maybe, depending on the intensity of your particular bottle's projection.

Naughty Vanilla

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

With its appealing gourmand profile and impressive longevity, Naughty Vanilla is perfect for date nights and casual wear where it can shine. It's sophisticated enough for some formal settings and even office-appropriate if applied lightly, as it avoids being overly dense.

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
85%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Honey

Key Differences

Adds amberwood, drops amber

Where to buy

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