Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra
Brand: Hamidi
Feminine · EDP · £26
Inspired by Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif.
Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif vs Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra
Description
Legacy Cleopatra reignites the spirit of ancient Egypt with a dramatic pairing of black cherry and pink pepper over saffron before moving into a rose and peony heart and settling into musk, ambroxan, myrrh and frankincense. Product Overview An eau de parfum priced at around £26 for a 100ml bottle, Cleopatra is part of Hamidi's Legacy collection, built around fragrances that capture the allure and charm of historical and mythological figures. Scent Profile The opening leads with fruit and spice together, pink pepper, black cherry and saffron, a genuinely dramatic opening for a rose fragrance. The heart deepens into may rose, peony, violet and cashmere wood, a smooth, complex floral bouquet with real depth. The base closes on musk, ambroxan, myrrh and frankincense, warm and resinous, adding a slightly powdery, incense tinged finish that gives the fragrance its lasting, enveloping character. Technical Structure and Development The black cherry, saffron and pink pepper top accord is dramatic and immediate, holding for the first thirty to forty five minutes before the may rose, peony, violet and cashmere wood heart takes over, smooth and complex rather than a simple sweet rose. By the two hour mark, the musk, ambroxan, myrrh and frankincense base has fully emerged, giving a warm, resinous finish that wearers describe as detectable and pretty rather than room filling. Performance Longevity runs moderate, community reports describe 5 to 7 hours on skin for a newer bottle, with the ambroxan and myrrh base providing steady but not overwhelming support. Projection is soft to moderate, close enough to be detected by those near you rather than filling a room. Wear Scenarios - Daytime through evening wear, versatile across a range of settings - Autumn and winter, when the myrrh and frankincense base suits cooler weather - Fans of fruity rose fragrances who want more spice and resin than a typical sweet rose - Fragrance wearers who enjoy cherry and pink pepper openings Scent Family Positioning Cleopatra sits in the fruity floral musky family, its black cherry and pink pepper opening over a rose heart giving it real drama, while the myrrh and frankincense base pulls it towards a warmer, more resinous oriental territory in the drydown. Inspired By and Style Comparisons An independent Fragrantica community review describes Cleopatra as starting off smelling very much like Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif, with the same reviewer noting that after the opening settles, the cherry, pink pepper and myrrh become more distinct and the composition reads as softer and less loud than Delina Exclusif itself. This is a single sourced but specific and credible comparison, arising from independent community discussion rather than retailer marketing, and is treated as a genuine lead worth noting even without a second corroborating source. Flankers and Variations Cleopatra sits within Hamidi's wider Legacy collection, distinct compositions each named for a historical or mythological figure rather than direct flankers of one another. Market and Community Reception Cleopatra has drawn genuine, detailed community engagement on Fragrantica, with reviewers describing specific impressions, a slight chocolate undertone despite it not being a listed note, a complex rose and suede character, and comparisons to Delina Exclusif, rather than generic praise. That level of specific, considered discussion is a good sign for a fragrance at this price point.
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Best Notes Match
Zimaya Charisma Pour Femme
Shared notes: Black Cherry, Saffron
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Community Reviews
1 review with an average rating of 7.0 out of 10.
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Community Ratings
- Overall: 7.0/10
- Scent Accuracy: 7.0/10
- Longevity: 6.5/10
- Projection: 6.0/10
- Value: 8.0/10
What Reviewers Say
Atlas AI Analysis — 7/10
Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra operates within the fruity-floral-oriental territory, functioning less as a literal clone and more as an atmospheric variation adjacent to Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif. The composition introduces a tart black cherry and saffron accent atop the familiar sweet, powdery rose and peony core. Rather than sustaining the dense vanilla-oud foundation typical of Delina Exclusif, the drydown diverges into a drier, resinous finish dominated by myrrh, frankincense, and synthetic musks. This modification pulls the fragrance toward a niche sensibility, offering a darker, suede-like texture that distinguishes it from strictly commercial, fruit-forward florals. Performance metrics reflect a restrained, intimate delivery suitable for everyday wear. The fragrance achieves a moderate longevity of five to seven hours on skin, supported primarily by the base ambroxan and resins. Projection remains subdued; the initial sillage extends within arm's length for the first hour before rapidly receding into a closer personal scent bubble. For an eau de parfum at this accessible price point, the extraction avoids severe synthetic harshness, although it lacks the enveloping acoustic volume and multi-day textile adhesion of the luxury original. Positioned in the budget Middle Eastern clone segment at approximately £26 for 100ml, Legacy Cleopatra offers a compelling value proposition for consumers seeking a nuanced interpretation rather than a mirror-image substitute. Its optimal wearability spans autumn through early spring, where the spiced resinous base develops effectively in cooler temperatures. It serves as an accessible choice for collectors drawn to dark fruit and incense profiles who prefer a restrained, wearable floral profile over aggressively projective compositions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parent fragrance house produces Hamidi perfumes?
Hamidi is proudly developed, manufactured, and managed by Sterling Perfumes Industries, a premier fragrance group based in Dubai, UAE, which also produces popular sister brands like Armaf and Flavia.
What makes Hamidi’s signature water-based perfume range unique?
Hamidi specializes in clean, non-alcoholic water perfumes that are highly gentle on sensitive skin and textiles, using pure, natural ingredients while maintaining impressive oriental projection and longevity.
Does Hamidi offer any popular fragrance alternatives or clones?
Yes, alongside traditional premium ouds, Hamidi features lines like the Addicted Series, with creations such as Addicted Intense widely celebrated as high-performance clones of luxury niche compositions like Creed Aventus.
What is Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra a dupe of?
Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra is a dupe of Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif. It interprets the original scent profile using high quality alternative ingredients at a fraction of the price.
What does Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra smell like?
Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra opens with Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper, moves into May Rose, Peony, Violet, Cashmere Wood, and settles on a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Myrrh, Frankincense. It is built to capture the character of Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif.
Is Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra long lasting?
Hamidi Legacy Cleopatra is EDP with a community longevity score of 6.5 out of 10 and a scent accuracy score of 7 out of 10. It offers a budget friendly alternative to the original.
What does EDP mean?
EDP stands for Eau de Parfum. It typically contains 15 to 20 percent fragrance concentration, giving stronger performance and longer longevity than EDT. Most Middle Eastern clone brands release their fragrances as EDP, which is a significant reason they tend to outperform designer equivalents in longevity and projection at a lower price point.
What is an extrait de parfum?
Extrait de parfum, also called pure parfum, contains the highest fragrance concentration, typically 20 to 40 percent. It lasts the longest, projects most richly, and develops the most complex dry-down. Bujairami releases all its fragrances as extraits, which is a significant part of why the brand has developed such a strong reputation for performance.
What is maceration and should I let my new fragrance macerate?
Maceration is the process of fragrance molecules fully integrating and settling after production. A newly bottled fragrance can smell sharp, synthetic, or unbalanced because the individual ingredients have not yet harmonised. Leaving a bottle to settle for two to four weeks is standard practice in the fragrance community. Remove the cap and let the bottle breathe overnight to accelerate the process. Most heavy Middle Eastern releases benefit significantly from maceration.
What is a blind buy in the fragrance community?
A blind buy is purchasing a fragrance without having smelled it first, based on notes, reviews, community consensus, and comparisons to fragrances you already know. The Atlas compare tool, scent accuracy scores, and community reviews are specifically designed to reduce the risk of a disappointing blind buy by giving you data before you spend money.