Is Khadlaj Perfumes Stellar Oud a dupe of Orto Parisi Megamare?
Megamare Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Stellar Oud EDP
Megamare and Stellar Oud both aim for daring marine profiles, but diverge notably in overall execution. Megamare, despite reformulations, leans into a more refined (though still challenging) aquatic experience, balancing marine notes with musky undertones. Stellar Oud, however, amplifies the challenging aspects, creating a bolder, potentially polarizing scent with smoky and medicinal facets. If you want a challenging aquatic with some refinement, pick Megamare. If you want the most challenging and affordable scent, pick Stellar Oud.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Megamare
- Stellar Oud
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a more balanced and refined aquatic fragrance.
- You want a fragrance with a stronger reputation and history.
- You value a slightly less challenging marine experience.
- You want a fragrance that performs well without being too cloying.
- You want a super challenging and daring marine scent.
- You are on a budget and want great value.
- You enjoy fragrances that push boundaries and challenge norms.
- You want a very unique and memorable fragrance.
This is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it monster that can clear a room or have people begging for its name. Recent batches are apparently dialled down, so older bottles (or nuclear strength pre-reformulation clones) are the true Megamare experience.
Prepare for a proper sea beast with Stellar Oud. Some will find this daring marine scent an absolute bargain, but others will tell you it's a 'burnt BBQ with hospital' nightmare. Definitely not for the faint-hearted - it's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of vibe.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Megamare's nuclear projection and longevity make it utterly unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as a 'room-filler'. Its unique, challenging marine profile leans away from formal settings, but its strong presence can be intriguing for a confident date night or a bold casual statement. It could work for outdoor sport due to its 'oceanic' vibe, but apply very sparingly.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Given its potent projection and strong marine character, Stellar Oud isn't an office-friendly scent. It's best suited for casual, outdoor settings, especially by the beach or during leisure activities in spring and summer.
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 4 of its 8 notes, including Seaweed, Musk, Bergamot
Adds ambroxan and calone, drops ambergris and salt
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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