What Is Khadlaj Shiyaaka Snow a Dupe Of?

Khadlaj Shiyaaka Snow is commonly compared with Louis Vuitton Météore Eau de Parfum. The connection makes sense if you're shopping for citrus, pepper and vetiver in the same bottle. There's more to this pairing than a general promise of smelling fresh.

Where the Météore comparison comes from

A side-by-side wearer comparison puts Shiyaaka Snow against Météore, and retailers also identify that pairing. It's the main reference to have in mind when you see Snow described as a dupe.

Khadlaj lists mandarin orange, citrus notes and bergamot at the start. Neroli, nutmeg and pink pepper sit in the middle, with Indonesian vetiver oil and cardamom in the base. That gives you a citrus and spice combination to explore, rather than just a plain orange scent.

Louis Vuitton describes Météore around Sicilian mandarin, three peppers and Java vetiver. Both descriptions bring citrus, pepper and vetiver together. When sampling, pay attention to the balance between them: the opening citrus may be what gets your attention, but the spicy, woody part matters once you've been wearing it a while.

Make sure you're looking at Snow

Khadlaj sells several Shiyaaka fragrances. Its own listing calls this one Special Edition Shiyaaka Snow and specifies Eau de Parfum. Check for Snow on the bottle or product title; another Shiyaaka release won't answer the same dupe question.

The original here is Météore EDP. If you're considering a few alternatives, our Météore alternatives guide is a useful next stop.

Should you buy a bottle?

Snow is worth sampling if the citrus, spice and vetiver mix appeals to you. Wear it on a normal workday or weekend and see whether you still enjoy it after the first bright spray. If you can sample Météore too, try the two on separate wrists.

Use the current buying links for Shiyaaka Snow to compare bottle sizes and delivered totals. Pick the bottle you enjoy wearing, even if the original comparison was what first caught your attention.