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Oasis Water

Oasis Water is Alexandria Fragrances's answer to Byredo Gypsy Water — at 77% less per 100ml.

Byredo Gypsy Water
OriginalGypsy Water$470/100ml
Alexandria Fragrances Oasis Water
This dupeOasis Water$110/100ml
Smells like
Byredo Gypsy Water
Price
$109.99
Size
100ml
Per 100ml
$110
Original per 100ml
$470
Made by
Alexandria Fragrances
6.6/ 10

Strong contender

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Strong contender. That is where Oasis Water lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Gypsy Water.

Alexandria Fragrances sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Gypsy Water's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

At $110 per 100ml it costs 77% less than Gypsy Water — the 12th cheapest of 14 twins we can price.

Value8.6
Evidence7.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Alexandria Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.

What it's built to smell like

What it is chasing: juniper, lemon and bergamot up top, pine needles, orris and incense in the middle, amber, vanilla and sandalwood underneath — the shape of Byredo Gypsy Water.

Top

  • juniper
  • lemon
  • bergamot

Heart

  • pine needles
  • orris
  • incense

Base

  • amber
  • vanilla
  • sandalwood
For the wanderer at dusk. Fresh pine and juniper settle into incense, amber and vanilla — clean woods with a cozy heart.

How it ranks against the other twins

Of the 17 twins of Byredo Gypsy Water we can price, Oasis Water is number 12 on price per 100ml.

  1. 01 The Essence Vault Gypsy Water $32/100ml
  2. 02 Noted Aromas Sofia $33/100ml
  3. 03 Blossom Perfumery 564 $34/100ml
  4. 04 Match Perfumes Gypsy Water $41/100ml
  5. 05 The Essence Vault Gypsy Water $51/100ml
  6. 06 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $51/100ml
  7. 07 The Essence Vault Gypsy Water $51/100ml
  8. 08 ALT Fragrances Bohemian Water $82/100ml
  9. 09 HK Perfumes Unque Rose $89/100ml
  10. 10 Oakcha Morning Rain $92/100ml
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The community

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    Questions

    What does Alexandria Fragrances Oasis Water smell like?

    It is built to smell like Byredo Gypsy Water — juniper, lemon and bergamot up top, pine needles, orris and incense in the heart, amber, vanilla and sandalwood in the base.

    Is Alexandria Fragrances Oasis Water a dupe of Byredo Gypsy Water?

    Yes — Alexandria Fragrances sells it as its version of Byredo Gypsy Water.

    How much cheaper is Alexandria Fragrances Oasis Water than Byredo Gypsy Water?

    77% less per 100ml: about $110 per 100ml against $470 for the original.

    Where can I buy Alexandria Fragrances Oasis Water?

    It is in stock at $109.99 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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