Is Perfume Parlour Sinai City a dupe of MiN NEW YORK Dahab?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Dahab
- Sinai City
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Dahab is a unique unisex scent combining spicy and woody accords for a sophisticated presence without overpowering.
Sinai City chases MiN New York's Dahab - that deep aquatic-incense opening turning into spicy saffron, oud and smoky woods. Wearers call it a solid likeness that lasts about as long as the original, though the Dahab stays a little more airy and elegant where the dupe leans heavier and earthier.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Nutmeg
28%
vs
33%
Amber
28%
vs
36%
Incense
39%
Saffron
36%
Oud
34%
Pepper
33%
Woody Notes
31%
Cumin
30%
Sea Water
27%
Bergamot
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Dahab's blend of warm spicy and woody notes makes it well-suited for cooler weather in spring and fall. It may feel too intense for hot summer days.
Occasions
Its moderate intensity and complex notes make Dahab ideal for romantic dates and formal events, while being versatile enough for casual occasions. It's less suited for athletic environments due to its richer profile.
Seasons
The smoky incense, saffron and oud are firmly cold-weather territory and feel heavy in heat.
Occasions
Bold and ritualistic - it suits evenings, formal occasions and dates over daytime 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.
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Nutmeg, Amber
Adds cumin and incense, drops bergamot and cardamom
Where to buy
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Sinai City EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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