Casablanca vs Cassili
Alexandria Fragrances vs Parfums de Marly
Casablanca is openly marketed as a dupe for Cassili, sharing an almost identical note-for-note structure — so the real question is whether the steep premium for the original is actually worth it.
| Casablanca | Cassili | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Alexandria Fragrances | Parfums de Marly |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | feminine | feminine |
| Top Notes | bergamot, pear, mandarin, pink pepper | bergamot, mandarin, pear |
| Heart Notes | peony, rose, jasmine, magnolia | peony, rose, jasmine, magnolia |
| Base Notes | sandalwood, white musk, vanilla, white amber | sandalwood, musk, white amber, vanilla |
| Best Seasons | spring, summer, fall | spring, summer, fall |
Shared Notes (10)
Notes that appear in both fragrances
bergamot pear mandarin peony rose jasmine magnolia sandalwood vanilla white amber
The Verdict
If you're curious about the Cassili vibe but don't want to commit to luxury pricing, Casablanca is a genuinely smart starting point at a much more accessible price point. That said, Cassili typically wins on longevity, projection, and that intangible creaminess that budget alternatives struggle to fully replicate — so if you've fallen hard for the scent profile, the splurge may be worth it for daily wear.
Alexandria Fragrances Casablanca
Parfums de Marly Cassili