Is Lattafa Musamam White Intense a dupe of Louis Vuitton Stellar Times?
Stellar Times EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2023 |
| $$$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Musamam White Intense EDP
Musamam White Intense by Lattafa and Louis Vuitton's Stellar Times both offer unique unisex scents, but they cater to different preferences. Musamam White Intense is a polarizing fragrance that evokes strong opinions with its creamy tropical notes, but some may find it reminiscent of pickles or chemical influences. On the other hand, Stellar Times is crafted by a luxury brand known for quality, although its specific scent profile is less documented. Musamam is bold and daring, perfect for those who enjoy taking risks with their fragrance choices. Stellar Times likely offers a more refined and universally appealing scent, given Louis Vuitton’s reputation. Choose based on your willingness to experiment versus sticking with established luxury standards.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Stellar Times
- Musamam White Intense
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy bold, divisive scents.
- You love tropical and creamy notes.
- You like discovering niche fragrances.
- You prefer tried-and-true luxury brands.
- You avoid polarizing scent profiles.
- You seek a more universally appealing fragrance.
A fizzy orange blossom set in an airy, complex amber with a trace of soft wood. Strong, long-lasting and unmissable, it is a scent for dates and special evenings rather than the office.
A creamy, tropical, clean woody scent that splits noses. Coconut and ylang-ylang are the surprise in the heart, with an intriguing spice beside the citrus at the start. Try before you commit.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Spicy Notes
13% share of the perfume
Bergamot
9% share of the perfume
Orange
7% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Amber
40% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
24% share of the perfume
Amber
40% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
37% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
24% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
17% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
13% share of the perfume
Coconut
13% share of the perfume
Ylang-Ylang
11% share of the perfume
Bergamot
9% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
9% share of the perfume
Musk
8% share of the perfume
Orange
7% share of the perfume
Mahonial
7% share of the perfume
Benzoin
6% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
13% share of the perfume
Bergamot
9% share of the perfume
Orange
7% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
37% share of the perfume
Coconut
13% share of the perfume
Ylang-Ylang
11% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
9% share of the perfume
Mahonial
7% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
17% share of the perfume
Musk
8% share of the perfume
Benzoin
6% 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
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its potent performance and luxurious amber-floral profile make it ideal for dates and formal events, though it is too commanding for office wear. Strong projection suggests keeping it for special occasions.
Seasons
Coconut, ylang-ylang and ambroxan are warm-weather notes, and the sandalwood and benzoin base carries it through autumn. Winter is its weakest season.
Occasions
Creamy and strong, it is a date and evening scent. It overpowers a desk and has no place in the gym.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds amber and orange blossom, drops ambroxan and benzoin
Where to buy
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