Ajmal Silver Shade vs Hamidi Addicted silver

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water.

At a glance

Ajmal Silver Shade costs £13.40 and Hamidi Addicted silver costs £29.99, so Ajmal Silver Shade is £16.59 cheaper. They share 9 notes out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (47%). Ajmal Silver Shade is EDP and listed as unisex, while Hamidi Addicted silver is Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Creed Silver Mountain Water.

Ajmal Silver Shade

Ajmal Silver Shade is a 2012 aromatic fruity unisex eau de parfum built squarely in the icy fresh style lane, Ajmal Silver Shade takes Creed Silver Mountain Water as its clear reference point and reproduces the same crisp, metallic, mountain air feeling at a fraction of the price.

Hamidi Addicted silver

Addicted Silver is Hamidi's green, metallic tinged interpretation of Creed's Silver Mountain Water, a fresh citrus and tea composition that divides opinion as sharply as the fragrance it draws from.

Ajmal Silver Shade, dupe of Creed Silver Mountain WaterHamidi Addicted silver, dupe of Creed Silver Mountain Water

Comparison

Ajmal Silver ShadeHamidi Addicted silver
Overall rating8.0/10 · 1 review7.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/108.0/10
Projection7.5/106.5/10
Scent accuracy7.5/107.5/10
Value for money9.0/108.0/10
Price£13.40£29.99
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byCreed Silver Mountain WaterCreed Silver Mountain Water

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Ajmal Silver Shade

Top Notes

  • Violet Leaf
  • Plum
  • Black Currant
  • Lime
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Rose
  • Jasmine
  • Iris

Base Notes

  • Cedar
  • Sandalwood
  • Tonka Bean
  • Musk
  • Amber
  • Civet

Hamidi Addicted silver

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Ginger
  • Blackcurrant
  • Violet Leaf

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Iris
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Cedarwood
  • Musk
  • Ambroxan

Shared Notes

  • Violet Leaf
  • Lime
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Rose
  • Jasmine
  • Iris
  • Sandalwood
  • Musk

9 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ajmal Silver Shade lists Plum, Black Currant, Cedar, Tonka Bean, Amber and Civet that Hamidi Addicted silver does not.

Hamidi Addicted silver lists Ginger, Blackcurrant, Cedarwood and Ambroxan that Ajmal Silver Shade does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Rose
  • Violet
  • Iris
  • Animalic
  • Metallic

Hamidi Addicted silver

  • Oud
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli

Ajmal Silver Shade lists Fresh, Amber, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Fruity, Aquatic, Aromatic, Rose, Violet, Iris, Animalic and Metallic. Hamidi Addicted silver lists Oud, Lavender and Patchouli.

Vibes

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic
  • Compliment

Hamidi Addicted silver

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Light
  • Aquatic

Both share Fresh, Clean, Warm and Aquatic. Ajmal Silver Shade also lists Modern, Feminine, Masculine and Compliment. Hamidi Addicted silver also lists Intense and Light.

Occasions

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Evening
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Everyday
  • Gym
  • Outdoor

Hamidi Addicted silver

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Warm weather

Both share Office. Ajmal Silver Shade also lists Evening, Casual, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Gym and Outdoor. Hamidi Addicted silver also lists Daytime and Warm weather.

Performance

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Compliment magnet
  • Subtle
  • Linear
  • Strong performance

Hamidi Addicted silver

  • Sillage
  • Crowd pleaser
  • Close to skin

Ajmal Silver Shade lists Compliment magnet, Subtle, Linear and Strong performance. Hamidi Addicted silver lists Sillage, Crowd pleaser and Close to skin.

Style lane

Ajmal Silver Shade

  • Soft floral

Hamidi Addicted silver

  • Fresh citrus

Ajmal Silver Shade lists Soft floral. Hamidi Addicted silver lists Fresh citrus.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ajmal Silver Shade (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Ajmal Silver Shade (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Ajmal Silver Shade (£13.40)

Ajmal Silver Shade leads on projection, value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity and scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ajmal Silver Shade has 1 community review and Hamidi Addicted silver has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ajmal Silver Shade or Hamidi Addicted silver?

Ajmal Silver Shade costs £13.40 and Hamidi Addicted silver costs £29.99, so Ajmal Silver Shade is £16.59 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ajmal Silver Shade or Hamidi Addicted silver?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Silver Shade 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Hamidi Addicted silver 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Ajmal Silver Shade or Hamidi Addicted silver?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Silver Shade 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Hamidi Addicted silver 6.5 out of 10, so Ajmal Silver Shade rates higher.

Which is closer to Creed Silver Mountain Water, Ajmal Silver Shade or Hamidi Addicted silver?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Silver Shade 7.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Hamidi Addicted silver 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Ajmal Silver Shade or Hamidi Addicted silver?

Atlas ratings give Ajmal Silver Shade 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Hamidi Addicted silver 8.0 out of 10, so Ajmal Silver Shade rates higher.

What notes do Ajmal Silver Shade and Hamidi Addicted silver share?

They share 9 notes: Violet Leaf, Lime, Bergamot, Lemon, Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Sandalwood and Musk.

Which occasions suit Ajmal Silver Shade and Hamidi Addicted silver?

Ajmal Silver Shade is tagged for Evening, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Everyday, Gym and Outdoor. Hamidi Addicted silver is tagged for Daytime, Office and Warm weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Creed Silver Mountain Water vs Ajmal Silver Shade
  • Creed Silver Mountain Water vs Hamidi Addicted silver

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