Is Paris Corner Emir You're Drugged a dupe of Kilian Intoxicated?
While both fragrances share a warm, spicy profile with notable coffee and cardamom notes, Intoxicated is a smoother, more refined experience. Emir You're Drugged, as a dupe, aims for the same target but with a more synthetic edge that some find off-putting. The longevity and projection are similar, but Intoxicated boasts a higher quality blend, justifying its higher price point. If you're seeking a safe, crowd-pleasing gourmand, Intoxicated is the clear winner. However, if you're feeling adventurous and budget-conscious, Emir You're Drugged is worth a gamble.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Intoxicated
- Emir You're Drugged
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more refined coffee scent.
- You appreciate high-quality ingredients and blending.
- You want a safe, crowd-pleasing gourmand fragrance.
- You are on a budget and want a similar scent profile.
- You enjoy experimenting with polarizing fragrances.
- You like a stronger, more intense opening.
A decadent Turkish coffee fantasy - Intoxicated is a masterwork of spicy sweetness, swirling cardamom and caramel over a dark roasted base. Unapologetically rich and addictive, it is both comfort and indulgence.
Prepare for a proper debate; this one's a Marmite scent. Some reckon it's a stellar, budget-friendly dupe for a much pricier niche, while others are convinced it smells like cleaning products and regret the blind buy. Definitely not a crowd-pleaser, but if you love coffee and cardamom, you might be 'drugged'.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Mocha
13%
Caramel
13%
Vanilla
13%
Patchouli
12%
Canadian Fir Balsam
12%
Sugar Cane
12%
Coumarin
12%
Marshmallow
12%
Base Notes
Cardamom
28%
vs
57%
Coffee
28%
vs
59%
Nutmeg
23%
vs
42%
Cinnamon
22%
vs
57%
Vanilla
12%
vs
40%
Bergamot
21%
Aldehydes
21%
Tobacco
18%
Ginger
18%
Geranium
18%
Mocha
13%
Caramel
13%
Patchouli
12%
Canadian Fir Balsam
12%
Sugar Cane
12%
Coumarin
12%
Marshmallow
12%
Whisky
42%
Vanilla
12%
vs
40%
Mocha
13%
Caramel
13%
Patchouli
12%
Canadian Fir Balsam
12%
Sugar Cane
12%
Coumarin
12%
Marshmallow
12%
Coffee
59%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The warm spicy, sweet, and gourmand character makes this ideal for cool weather in fall and winter, while the cardamom freshness allows limited wear in spring. Too dense and rich for high summer heat.
Occasions
Its enveloping projection and gourmand warmth excel on dates or upscale evening occasions, but may be a bit much for daily office or daytime casual wear. Not suited for sports due to sweetness and density.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong, spicy, and often divisive scent profile makes it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is key. It performs best for dates or cold-weather casual outings, where its warmth and unique character can be appreciated.
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 5 of its 6 notes, including Coffee, Cardamom, Cinnamon
Adds whisky, drops aldehydes and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Emir You're Drugged EDT
Check price onNo other shop we track that delivers to you has it in stock.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.