Is Eden Perfumes No.283 Ambra a dupe of Acqua di Parma Ambra?

Ambra EDP

Acqua di Parma by François Demachy Original Statement

No.283 Ambra EDP

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No.283 Ambra Eau de Parfum bottle No.283 Ambra EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ambra EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - No.283 Ambra EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Ambra EDP A No.283 Ambra EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ambra EDP
No.283 Ambra EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 38% vs 32%
Petitgrain 31% vs 28%
Bergamot 30% vs 40%
Cedar 28% vs 34%
Rose 25% vs 30%
Sandalwood 21% vs 20%
Patchouli 21% vs 34%
Musk 19% vs 17%
Labdanum 16% vs 20%
Vanilla 14% vs 15%
Shared Notes
Orange 38% vs 32%
Petitgrain 31% vs 28%
Bergamot 30% vs 40%
Shared Notes
Cedar 28% vs 34%
Rose 25% vs 30%
Patchouli 21% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 21% vs 20%
Musk 19% vs 17%
Labdanum 16% vs 20%
Vanilla 14% vs 15%
Only in Ambra
Ambergris 28%
Only in No.283 Ambra
Amber 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Ambra No.283 Ambra
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ambra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

No.283 Ambra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Acqua di Parma Ambra, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Acqua di Parma Ambra, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Orange, Rose, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds amber, drops ambergris and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

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