No.267 Himalaya

Eden's No.267 chases the three-way citrus waltz that opens Creed's Himalaya, running dry bergamot, juicy lemon and sweet grapefruit together before the fragrance settles into a warm, soap-like amber base. It is a fair reading of the original's structure - vibrant on application, calmer within the hour - though the transition feels quicker and less nuanced than the designer version, which draws that citrus opening out with more finesse before the cedar and sandalwood take over. Where Himalaya reads as understated luxury, this dupe reads as clean and likeable rather than complex, which suits its price point. Expect around six to seven hours of wear with roughly three hours of noticeable projection, making it a solid spring-and-summer staple for anyone who wants the gist of Himalaya's citrus-amber personality without the designer price tag. It works well as an easy daytime signature rather than an evening statement piece.