Is Maison Alhambra Minérale a dupe of Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede?

Ganymede EDP

Marc-Antoine Barrois by Quentin Bisch Original

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ganymede EDP

Ganymede is a polarising beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent that defies easy categorisation. For those who get it, it's a futuristic masterpiece; for others, it's just plain weird. Definitely not for a blind buy then, is it?

Acquired

Our Verdict - Minérale EDP

This Ganymede dupe has everyone talking and, for the price, it's an absolute no-brainer for those who dig that metallic, mineral vibe. Some say it's 95% there, others find it lacks the original's depth, but everyone agrees it's punching well above its weight.

Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare

Ganymede EDP A Minérale 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

Ganymede EDP

Minérale EDP

Notes

Base Notes

Pebbles 24% Suede 20% Akigalawood 18% Musk 13% Cedar 13% Patchouli 12%

Base Notes

Pebbles 24% Suede 21% Akigalawood 17% Cedar 14% Musk 13% Patchouli 12%

Shared Notes

Saffron 59% vs 52%

Mandarin 40% vs 47%

Shared Notes

Osmanthus 37% vs 35%

Immortelle 31% vs 30%

Violet Leaf 31% vs 33%

Shared Notes

Pebbles 24% vs 23%

Suede 19% vs 20%

Akigalawood 18% vs 17%

Musk 12% vs 12%

Cedar 12% vs 14%

Patchouli 12% vs 11%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Ganymede Minérale

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ganymede

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent projection and distinct metallic-mineral character make it a bit much for casual or office wear, though some find it acceptable with light application. Ganymede truly shines in evening settings or for more formal occasions where its unique luxury can be appreciated.

Minérale

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its distinctive mineral and leather accords make it intriguing for dates and casual wear, drawing attention without being overbearing. Though not universally formal, it could suit creative office environments, but its strong presence might be too much for conventional settings.

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

93%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Immortelle, Violet Leaf, Suede

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion