Is Lattafa Mashrabya a dupe of Kilian Smoking Hot?

Smoking Hot EDP

Kilian by Mathieu Nardin Original Acquired

Mashrabya EDP

Lattafa   Inspired Acquired
Share
Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Smoking Hot Eau de Parfum bottle Smoking Hot EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year 2024
££££ Price Tier £
Mashrabya Eau de Parfum bottle Mashrabya EDP
$259.69+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceNet
Buy Smoking Hot Check price on →
$19.95+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Buy Mashrabya Check price on →

Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

ScentArt

View Liquid → Smoking Hot EDP
View Liquid → Mashrabya EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Smoking Hot EDP
Smoking Hot is a divisive beast: some hail it a masterpiece of fruity tobacco, while others find it a cloying, synthetic apple shisha. It's bold, alluring, and definitely not for shrinking violets.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Mashrabya EDP
This is a seriously polarising scent - a love it or hate it affair. Some call it a masterpiece with a cult following, others reckon it's a screechy, headache-inducing disaster. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for apple shisha vibes.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How they compare
Smoking Hot EDP A Mashrabya 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
Smoking Hot EDP
Mashrabya EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 35% vs 66%
Only in Smoking Hot
Smoke 33% Cinnamon 31%
Only in Mashrabya
Pink Pepper 34%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 40% vs 36%
Only in Smoking Hot
Vanilla 35% Oakmoss 25%
Only in Mashrabya
Cinnamon 32% Date 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Smoking Hot Mashrabya
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Smoking Hot

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and intense sweetness make it far too overpowering for an office setting. It truly shines on a date or for evening events, with its alluring and seductive character, but can be a bit much for everyday casual wear due to its strength.

Mashrabya

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Mashrabya's strong projection and longevity, combined with its sweet and smoky profile, make it less suitable for office or sports. It shines on dates and cooler-weather casual outings, with some finding it acceptable for formal events due to its sophistication.

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
56%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Apple, Cinnamon, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds caramel and date, drops clary sage and iso e super

Where to buy

Smoking Hot EDP
Mashrabya EDP

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS