Is Afnan Adwaa Al Sharq a dupe of Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre?
L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre EDP
| EDP | Concentration | |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Adwaa Al Sharq
While both share amber and warm spicy notes, they cater to different preferences. Noir Ambre is a bolder, mass-appealing amber-leather scent, ideal for making a statement. Adwaa Al Sharq, on the other hand, leans into a more challenging saffron and amber profile, with a polarizing medicinal edge. The Issey Miyake is easier to wear and projects confidence, while the Afnan demands skin chemistry compatibility - a potentially rewarding, cost-effective discovery for some, a scrubber for others.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre
- Adwaa Al Sharq
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a safe, crowd-pleasing amber fragrance.
- You want a bolder, more traditionally masculine scent.
- You enjoy leather notes in your fragrances.
- You want a fragrance with guaranteed performance.
- You're seeking an affordable Baccarat Rouge 540 alternative.
- You enjoy polarizing, unique scents.
- You prefer perfume oils over sprays.
- You're willing to experiment with skin chemistry.
Noir Ambre is a plush, decadent amber-leather powerhouse, radiating warmth and sophistication. For the man who wants to command attention on cold nights, it delivers a bold, enveloping statement.
This perfume oil is a divisive character - some hail it as an amber heaven and brilliant Baccarat 540 alternative, while others find it a musty, medicinal disaster. If it works with your skin chemistry, it's a steal.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Saffron
27%
vs
38%
Cedar
24%
vs
25%
Amber
35%
Vanilla
34%
Tonka Bean
31%
Leather
30%
Cinnamon
27%
Nutmeg
24%
Papyrus
23%
Vetiver
22%
Coriander
21%
Canadian Fir Balsam
59%
Amberwood
50%
Ambergris
50%
Caramel
45%
Jasmine
17%
Musk
15%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Rich amber, leather, vanilla, and warm spices create a dense, enveloping trail ideal for cold winter and crisp fall nights. Its intensity can be overwhelming in summer heat, but transitions well into early spring evenings.
Occasions
Its bold projection and opulent, sensual warmth suit formal events, romantic evenings, and nights out but can be too commanding for the office or sporty settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, as an oil, make it less suitable for office wear. However, the warm, sensual accords are perfect for date nights and can add a luxurious touch to formal events, as long as applied sparingly. It's a bit much for casual daytime use or sport.
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 2 of its 11 notes, including Saffron, Cedar
Adds amber and cinnamon, drops ambergris and amberwood
Where to buy
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L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre EDP
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