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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast. Acqua di Parma's Ambra is either a dirty-sexy, aquatic-animalic masterpiece for the confident, or an off-putting, burnt rubber mess. The defining, salty ambergris note is not for everyone, so spray with caution and don't blind buy.
Modelled on Acqua di Parma's Ambra, this No.283 keeps the citrus-Italian opening and resinous amber base but trades the original's marine-salty ambergris complexity for a simpler, warmer amber-woody read with shorter legs.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its bold, unique ambergris accord and intimate, long-lasting performance make it perfect for dates and formal events where you want to make a statement without overwhelming. However, this same intensity and divisive nature could be too distracting for a typical office environment or casual wear.
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Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, musky, powdery
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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