Is Orientica Ishraq a dupe of Xerjoff Dama Bianca?
Dama Bianca EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2012 | Year | 2018 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Ishraq EDP
Dama Bianca and Ishraq share a powdery, vanilla-violet profile, but Dama Bianca leans into a sharper citrus opening and polarizing floral accord. Ishraq offers a softer, creamier vanilla and violet experience. The main difference lies in longevity; Ishraq fades quickly, requiring frequent reapplication, while Dama Bianca offers better performance, albeit at a higher price point. If you prefer a bold, potentially challenging scent with staying power, choose Dama Bianca. For a gentler, fleeting, and more affordable vanilla-violet experience, Ishraq is a good choice.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Dama Bianca
- Ishraq
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a fragrance with better longevity.
- You appreciate a sharper, more complex scent profile.
- You enjoy a prominent citrus opening.
- You don't mind a potentially polarizing fragrance.
- You prefer a softer, creamier scent.
- You want a more affordable alternative.
- You don't mind reapplying your fragrance.
- You like a more subtle and less challenging scent.
This one's a proper divisive darling - either 'angelic fairy dust' or 'sour cleaning product' for most. Expect a sweet, powdery floral with a good shot of citrus, but be warned, it really doesn't work for everyone.
A creamy, powdery-sweet dream that sadly disappears faster than your last weekend, Ishraq is a beloved but fleeting identical twin to Junoon Noir. If you crave that vanilla-dusted violet vibe but don't mind reapplying often, this is your jam.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Iris
14% share of the perfume
Violet
13% share of the perfume
Jasmine
9% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
7% share of the perfume
Vanilla
16%
vs
20%
Violet
14%
vs
12%
Kumquat
12%
vs
11%
Iris
11%
vs
13%
Lime
9%
vs
7%
Musk
8%
vs
8%
Jasmine
4%
vs
9%
Lily of the Valley
2%
vs
6%
Violet
14%
vs
12%
Iris
11%
vs
13%
Jasmine
4%
vs
9%
Lily of the Valley
2%
vs
6%
Lilac
9% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 soft sillage and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual outings without being overbearing. While some find it elegant enough for formal events, its subtle nature might not make the impact desired, and it's definitely not for sport.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Given its moderate sillage and poor longevity, Ishraq is best suited for casual wear or intimate dates where you don't need a scent to project heavily. Its sweet and powdery profile makes it a bit too informal for strict office or formal settings, and certainly not for 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 8 of its 10 notes, including Vanilla, Kumquat, Musk
Adds cedar and sandalwood, drops lilac and malt
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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