Is Lattafa Ekhtiari a dupe of Hermès Jour d'Hermes Absolu?
Jour d'Hermes Absolu EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2014 | Year | 2019 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Ekhtiari EDP
Ekhtiari and Jour d'Hermes Absolu both feature white florals and a citrusy-fruity profile, but they diverge significantly in execution. Ekhtiari leans into a sweeter, more mass-appealing blend, while Jour d'Hermes Absolu presents a sharper, sometimes polarizing citrus experience. Ekhtiari offers consistent, potent performance and a luxurious feel at a budget price. Jour d'Hermes Absolu, at a mid-range price, is more of a gamble, its beauty heavily dependent on individual skin chemistry. Ekhtiari is the safer, sweeter choice; Jour d'Hermes Absolu is for those seeking a unique, potentially challenging floral.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Jour d'Hermes Absolu
- Ekhtiari
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer sweeter, crowd-pleasing scents.
- You want a potent fragrance that lasts.
- You're on a budget but want a luxurious feel.
- You enjoy fruity-floral combinations with a strong sillage.
- You enjoy unique, potentially challenging fragrances.
- You want a sharp, citrus-forward floral.
- You prefer fragrances that react uniquely with your skin.
- You appreciate the Hermès brand and its artistry.
A sunny white floral with a mossy backbone, sharp at first. Tart grapefruit and apricot blossom open it, gardenia and jasmine make the heart, and oakmoss and wood hold a long, dry finish.
A sweet, juicy fruit opening with mandarin, then creamy jasmine and gardenia, finished with musk, vanilla and tonka bean. Bright, a little powdery and easy to like, though the sugar runs high.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Fruity Notes
23% share of the perfume
Mandarin
12% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Floral Notes
21% share of the perfume
Gardenia
14% share of the perfume
Jasmine
12% share of the perfume
Base Notes
Oakmoss
10% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
9% share of the perfume
Gardenia
14%
vs
17%
Jasmine
11%
vs
20%
Floral Notes
21% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
19% share of the perfume
Apricot Blossom
16% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
10% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
9% share of the perfume
Fruity Notes
23% share of the perfume
Musk
13% share of the perfume
Vanilla
13% share of the perfume
Mandarin
12% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
2% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
19% share of the perfume
Apricot Blossom
16% share of the perfume
Gardenia
14%
vs
17%
Jasmine
11%
vs
20%
Floral Notes
21% 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
Grapefruit and white florals shine in spring and summer. Autumn is fine, winter weaker.
Occasions
Bright and tidy, it suits the office and casual days, with enough polish for dinner. A little light for a formal evening.
Seasons
Spring and summer suit the fruit and white florals best, and it holds up into early autumn. Deep winter cold mutes the brightness.
Occasions
Fits casual days and daily wear, and is calm enough for the office or a date if you spray lightly. A little too playful for a formal evening.
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 2 of its 7 notes, including Jasmine, Gardenia
Adds apricot blossom and floral notes, drops fruity notes and mandarin
Where to buy
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