Two different recipes taste almost identical

[PaulStat]

Hi Guys,

Perhaps you can help me understand, why when they're quite different

First one brewed back in November which I called Brithemian Blonde

23L Batch OG 1046

4250gms Marris Otter
250gms Pilsner
40gms Goldings (4.5%) 90 mins
25gms Czech Saaz (2.8%) 15 mins
15gms Goldings (4.5%) 5 mins

Safale S-04 yeast

Second one brewed in the on the 13/5 which I called Hippity Hoppity IPA

23L Batch OG 1050

4660gms Marris Otter
140gms Dark Crystal Malt
45gms Wheat malt
19gms Target (9.6%) FWH
10gms Bramling Cross (5.5%) FWH
48gms Bramling Cross (5.5%) 15 min from end
25gms Goldings (4.5%) Steep
20gms Fuggles (4.8%) Steep

Safale S-04 yeast

Is it the MO basically giving the majority of the flavour? I don't understand why they are so similar.