Is MAISON ASRAR Muharib a dupe of Xerjoff Naxos?

Naxos EDP

Xerjoff   Original Statement

Muharib EDP

MAISON ASRAR   Inspired Acquired
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Naxos Eau de Parfum bottle Naxos EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year 2025
££ Price Tier ££
Muharib Eau de Parfum bottle Muharib EDP
£142.00 from
100ml at Notino
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Naxos EDP
A powerhouse honey-tobacco fragrance with opulent sweetness and Mediterranean zest, Naxos seduces with both assertive projection and plush comfort. Not for the shy-this is unisex luxury with true presence.
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Our Verdict - Muharib EDP
Muharib is a solid, bang-for-your-buck honeyed tobacco that's dividing opinion mostly on its closeness to Naxos. If you're after a dark, sweet, and comforting scent, this one's a winner. If you're a Naxos purist, manage your expectations.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How they compare
Naxos EDP A Muharib 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
Naxos EDP
Muharib EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 38% vs 36%
Tobacco 34% vs 44%
Bergamot 31% vs 30%
Tonka Bean 31% vs 30%
Lemon 30% vs 32%
Honey 30% vs 45%
Cinnamon 25% vs 31%
Jasmine 22% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Lavender 38% vs 36%
Bergamot 31% vs 30%
Lemon 30% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Honey 30% vs 45%
Cinnamon 25% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 34% vs 44%
Tonka Bean 31% vs 30%
Only in Naxos
Vanilla 34%
Only in Muharib
Jasmine 25%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Naxos Muharib
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Naxos

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Naxos thrives in cooler weather and transitional seasons, as its honeyed sweetness, rich tobacco, and warm spicy facets bloom best in the fall and winter air. The bright citrus and aromatic opening keeps it wearable in spring, though it can feel heavy in high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its honey-tobacco richness and assertive projection make it ideal for evening, date, and formal occasions where you want to stand out. It's less suited for the office or sporty settings due to its sweetness and boldness.

Muharib

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent honey-tobacco profile and strong performance make it too overpowering for office wear. This scent truly shines on dates or formal occasions, exuding an air of sophistication and warmth.

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
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Honey

Key Differences

Adds cashmere wood, drops cashmeran and vanilla

Where to buy

Naxos EDP
Muharib EDP
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