Afnan Turathi Blue
Afnan Turathi Blue is regarded by the community as an affordable alternative inspired by Bvlgari Tygar, with a shared fresh-citrusy, musky character.
In short: Afnan Turathi Blue smells similar to Bvlgari Tygar and is an affordable alternative - not an exact match, with overlap mainly in the base (musk, patchouli) and in the citrusy-musky overall impression.
- Dupe of
- Bvlgari Tygar
- House
- Afnan
- Basis
- Community consensus
Does Afnan Turathi Blue smell like Bvlgari Tygar?
In the community, Afnan Turathi Blue is regarded as an affordable alternative that recalls Bvlgari Tygar. Both move in a fresh, citrusy-musky and ambery direction. It is not an exact match, though - the published pyramids overlap mainly in the base and in the overall impression. In the US, Afnan fragrances are available through major online marketplaces, including third-party storefronts on Amazon.com.
Which notes do the two fragrances share?
The overlap on paper is modest and lies mainly in the base and the accords:
- Top notes: no shared individual notes listed
- Heart notes: no shared individual notes listed
- Base notes: musk, patchouli
- Accords: citrus, musky, amber
What sets the original apart?
Bvlgari Tygar opens with grapefruit, shows ginger and ambrette in the heart, and leans on ambroxan and vetiver in the base. Afnan Turathi Blue, by contrast, relies on citrus notes in the top, an amber-woody middle and spices in the base.
How similar is the duo really?
9/10 (editorial judgment). This figure reflects the community consensus, not a laboratory measurement - and, to be honest, it is optimistic, because the individual notes only overlap in the base. The shared fresh-citrusy, musky overall impression carries the similarity more than the pyramid does.
How we compare
We compare the published fragrance pyramids and accords from fragrance databases and bring in community feedback. We do not carry out laboratory analysis. That is exactly why we speak of "inspired by" and "smells similar to": Turathi Blue is not an exact match but an affordable, independent alternative.
available in the US through major online marketplaces (Amazon.com)
Is Afnan Turathi Blue an exact match for Bvlgari Tygar?
No. Turathi Blue is regarded as an affordable alternative that recalls Tygar, but it has a character of its own.
Which notes do Turathi Blue and Tygar share?
On paper they overlap mainly in the base with musk and patchouli, plus the citrus, musky and amber accords; no shared top or heart notes are listed.
How reliable is the similarity figure?
It is an editorial assessment based on community consensus, not a measured value - and it leans more on the overall impression than on individual notes.
Why is Turathi Blue regarded as an affordable alternative?
Afnan is an Arab house; its fragrances position themselves as affordable alternatives to well-known originals such as Bvlgari Tygar.
Where can you buy Turathi Blue in the US?
Afnan fragrances such as Turathi Blue are available in the US through major online marketplaces, including third-party storefronts on Amazon.com.