Is Maison Alhambra Minérale a dupe of Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede?
Ganymede EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2025 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Minérale EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ganymede
- Minérale
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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?
Saffron and mandarin on osmanthus and violet leaf, over suede, cedar and a cool mineral accord. Wet stone and metal rather than flowers, with strong presence. A Ganymede-style scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Saffron
59%
vs
52%
Mandarin
40%
vs
47%
Osmanthus
37%
vs
35%
Immortelle
31%
vs
30%
Violet Leaf
31%
vs
33%
Pebbles
24%
vs
23%
Suede
19%
vs
20%
Akigalawood
18%
vs
17%
Musk
12%
vs
12%
Cedar
12%
vs
14%
Patchouli
12%
vs
11%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Cool minerals and suede suit spring and autumn, and it holds up in winter. It can feel dense in peak summer heat.
Occasions
Interesting enough for dates and casual wear, and fine in a creative office if you go easy on the sprays. Less suited to formal wear or sport.
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.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Suede, Immortelle, Violet Leaf
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Ganymede EDP
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