Best Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow Dupe — Imperial Crimson
Looking for a Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow dupe? Imperial Crimson is our closest match — here's the note-by-note breakdown, the scent-DNA similarity score, and exactly how much you save versus the original.
Most "Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow dupe" lists rank by hype. We rank by data: a 16-facet scent-DNA model scored against the original's profile.
Scent comparison
| Original: Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow | Imperial Crimson | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Bergamot, Saffron, Pepper | Bergamot, Saffron, Pepper |
| Heart notes | Rose, Oudh, Leather | Rose, Oudh, Leather |
| Base notes | Amber, Musk, Sandalwood | Amber, Musk, Sandalwood |
| Scent family | Royal Amber Oriental | Royal Amber Oriental |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $60.00 |
Why it matches
Imperial Crimson tracks Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Bergamot, Saffron, Pepper, Rose, Oudh. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 88%, both sitting in the Royal Amber Oriental family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Imperial Crimson a good Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow dupe?
- Yes — Imperial Crimson overlaps Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow by about 87.6% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Bergamot, Saffron, Pepper, Rose). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Imperial Crimson smell like?
- It opens with Bergamot, Saffron, Pepper, a heart of Rose, Oudh, Leather, drying down to Amber, Musk, Sandalwood — mirroring the Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow arc.
- How long does Imperial Crimson last?
- As a EDP, Imperial Crimson gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow.
- How much cheaper is it than Nicholas By Elizabeth Moscow?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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