Is The Essence Vault Fierce - 301 a dupe of Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce?
Fierce EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | U |
| 2002 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Fierce - 301 EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Fierce
- Fierce - 301
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This legendary scent is divisive, thanks to reformulations, but for many, it's still pure 2000s nostalgia in a bottle. Expect a clean, masculine hit that projects confidence, even if some original magic is missing.
No. 301 recreates Abercrombie's Fierce fresh-citrus-musk formula fairly closely at surface level, but plays it thinner and more linear than the original's legendary sillage, without quite the same lasting compliment-pulling power.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Musk
27%
vs
55%
Sandalwood
14%
vs
45%
Sea Water
14%
vs
45%
Cardamom
13%
vs
55%
Canadian Fir Balsam
23%
Rosemary
23%
Vetiver
20%
Lily of the Valley
20%
Jasmine
20%
Lemon
20%
Oakmoss
19%
Sage
19%
Rose
18%
Rosewood
18%
Orange
15%
Petitgrain
14%
Canadian Fir Balsam
23%
Lemon
20%
Orange
15%
Sea Water
14%
Cardamom
14%
Petitgrain
14%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and woody aromatic profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and dates, as many reviews suggest it's a 'sexy' and 'compliment-getting' scent that projects confidence. While some find it too strong for the office, current formulations are often described as weaker, making it more acceptable, but it's generally too casual for formal events.
Seasons
Bright citrus and marine freshness works best in warmer spring and summer conditions.
Occasions
Clean and energetic, this suits daily casual wear and the office well but lacks the depth for evenings.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 16 notes, including Cardamom, Sea Water, Musk
Adds canadian fir balsam and jasmine, drops citrus and fir
Where to buy
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