Is Zimaya Wujood a dupe of Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk?
Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk EDP
Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions by Rosendo Mateu Original Acquired
Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Wujood EDP
Both Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 and Zimaya's Wujood are polarizing amber vanilla bombs, but Nº 5 is the more refined and expensive experience. Wujood leans heavily synthetic initially, potentially smelling medicinal or like burnt rubber, while Nº 5 aims for a more floral and musky profile. While both share a similar DNA, Wujood requires patience, potentially improving with maceration. Nº 5, though divisive, is more immediately wearable if it works with your skin. Ultimately, the key difference lies in the quality of ingredients and initial impression.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk
- Wujood
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more floral and musky amber experience.
- You prefer a fragrance with higher quality ingredients.
- You're willing to spend more for a smoother blend.
- You want a fragrance that is more readily wearable.
- You're on a tight budget and want to experiment.
- You enjoy fragrances that evolve over time.
- You don't mind a synthetic edge in your scents.
- You want a fragrance that is bold and daring.
This one is a proper head-turner, but whether for good or bad is down to your skin chemistry and tolerance for 'burnt rubber'. It's a divisive masterpiece, so don't even think about blind buying. Test it, and if it works for you, prepare for compliments.
Big, sweet and resinous: pepper and elemi up top, saffron and frankincense in the middle, then thick vanilla amber. Strong and evening-bound, not one for a quiet office.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Spicy Notes
16% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
15% share of the perfume
Amber
18%
vs
12%
Vanilla
17%
vs
29%
Musk
17%
vs
4%
Spicy Notes
16% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
15% share of the perfume
Carnation
14% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
2% share of the perfume
Spicy Notes
16% share of the perfume
Floral Notes
15% share of the perfume
Carnation
14% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
2% share of the perfume
Amber
18%
vs
12%
Vanilla
17% share of the perfume
Musk
17% 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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and longevity, this isn't an office-friendly scent, but its sophisticated amber and musk make it perfect for date nights and formal events. It's too opulent for casual wear, and definitely unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
Dense amber, vanilla and frankincense are made for winter and autumn, and the heat of summer would swamp them.
Occasions
Strong and sweet, it is built for dates and evenings out, and too forceful for a quiet office.
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 3 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Musk, Amber
Adds carnation and floral notes, drops elemi and frankincense
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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