Is Maison Alhambra Olivia a dupe of Rabanne Olympéa?
Olympéa EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2015 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Olivia EDP
Olympéa and Olivia share a similar DNA, but the devil is in the details. Olympéa offers a balanced, refined experience from start to finish, justifying its premium price. Olivia, on the other hand, is a budget-friendly alternative, but with a potentially harsh opening. The key difference lies in the quality and smoothness of the blend. Olympéa is a safe bet for those seeking a polished, crowd-pleasing fragrance, while Olivia is for the bargain hunter willing to risk a challenging opening for a potentially rewarding dry down.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Olympéa
- Olivia
- 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 fragrance experience.
- You want a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- You value the quality synonymous with designer brands.
- You appreciate a balanced fragrance profile.
- You're on a tight budget and want a similar scent profile.
- You don't mind a potentially harsh opening.
- You prioritize longevity and projection above all else.
- You enjoy finding hidden gems and dupes.
A creamy, softly spiced amber that is strong, warm and best from autumn to spring. Ginger, mandarin and jasmine open it, a salty vanilla heart follows, and ambergris, cashmeran and sandalwood close.
A salty-sweet floral that sits next to Olympea on the shelf, with skin-warm vanilla. Mandarin and ginger spark, jasmine and lily bloom, and ambergris and sandalwood hold the salt.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Vanilla
52%
vs
41%
Salt
47%
vs
58%
Ginger
38%
vs
20%
Ambergris
33%
vs
59%
Mandarin
31%
vs
26%
Jasmine
29%
vs
30%
Sandalwood
26%
vs
40%
Cashmeran
40%
Lily
22%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Salted vanilla and ambergris feel best in autumn and spring, and winter suits the warmth. In high summer it can be heavy.
Occasions
Made for dates and evenings, where its warmth carries well. It works for casual days too, and is a bit rich for a quiet office.
Seasons
Summer and spring suit the salt, jasmine and ginger; vanilla and ambergris give it enough warmth for a mild autumn.
Occasions
Leans towards casual days and dates thanks to its salty-vanilla warmth. Fine at the office if used sparingly.
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 7 of its 8 notes, including Salt, Mandarin, Ginger
Adds lily, drops cashmeran
Where to buy
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