Fragrances inspired by Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 Floral, Amber, Sensual Musk Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Spicy Notes, Vanilla, Lily of the Valley
The main difference
Without floral notes
Our verdict
Both Rosendo Mateu Nº 5 and Zimaya's Wujood are polarizing amber vanilla bombs, but Nº 5 is the more refined and expensive experience.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Vanilla, Musk, Amber
The main difference
Adds elemi and frankincense, drops carnation and floral notes
Choose Wujood when
You're on a tight budget and want to experiment.
Our verdict
Both Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold and Rosendo Mateu No.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla
The main difference
Adds carnation and floral notes, drops caramel and leather
Choose Ishq Al Shuyukh Gold when
You want a sweeter, more gourmand experience.
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Floral Notes, Spicy Notes, Vanilla
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Vanilla, Lily of the Valley, Carnation
The main difference
Adds clove and jasmine, drops amber and floral notes
What they share
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Carnation, Vanilla, Spicy Notes
The main difference
Adds floral notes and lily of the valley, drops blackcurrant and frangipani
What they share
Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Spicy Notes, Vanilla, Carnation
The main difference
Adds iris and jasmine, drops floral notes and lily of the valley
What they share
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Lily of the Valley, Carnation, Musk
The main difference
Adds anise and heliotrope, drops amber and floral notes
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Rosendo Mateu Olfactive Expressions. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.