Is Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Aqua Dubai a dupe of Paris Hilton?
Paris Hilton EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2005 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Amber Oud Aqua Dubai Extrait
While both are divisive mid-priced EDPs with fruity and musky elements, Amber Oud Aqua Dubai leans into a modern, fresh, and clean aesthetic, while Paris Hilton embodies a Y2K fruity-floral vibe. Aqua Dubai is newer, focusing on a soapy freshness that some find synthetic. Paris Hilton is a sweeter, more overtly feminine throwback that can be perceived as dated or overwhelming. If you prefer current trends and clean scents, go with Aqua Dubai. If you want a nostalgic, bold, and sweet fruity-floral, Paris Hilton is your pick.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Paris Hilton
- Amber Oud Aqua Dubai
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer modern, clean aquatic fragrances.
- You want a fragrance that is fresh and soapy.
- You want something currently trending.
- You want a unisex fragrance with mass appeal.
- You love sweet, fruity-floral scents.
- You want a nostalgic Y2K fragrance.
- You prefer something bold and overtly feminine.
- You enjoy iconic celebrity perfumes.
A divisive yet iconic Y2K fruity-floral, Paris Hilton's debut fragrance is either a "sexy princess" revelation or a screechy hairspray bomb. Expect compliments, but be warned: this throwback isn't for everyone.
Green bergamot and mandarin, then melon, pineapple and blackcurrant, drying to musk and vanilla. A loud, soapy, clean fruity-fresh scent for hot days, the gym and anywhere that wants energy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Bergamot
13% share of the perfume
Green Notes
13% share of the perfume
Mandarin
12% share of the perfume
Heart Notes
Melon
17%
vs
9%
Musk
6%
vs
19%
Apple
12% share of the perfume
Jasmine
10% share of the perfume
Lily
8% share of the perfume
Ylang-Ylang
7% share of the perfume
Freesia
7% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
6% share of the perfume
Peach
6% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
6% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
6% share of the perfume
Tuberose
6% share of the perfume
Mimosa
2% share of the perfume
Bergamot
13% share of the perfume
Green Notes
13% share of the perfume
Mandarin
12% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Galbanum
8% share of the perfume
Petitgrain
8% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
Pineapple
3% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
1% share of the perfume
Melon
18% share of the perfume
Apple
12% share of the perfume
Peach
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
13% share of the perfume
Green Notes
13% share of the perfume
Mandarin
12% share of the perfume
Jasmine
10% share of the perfume
Lily
8% share of the perfume
Freesia
7% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
6% share of the perfume
Tuberose
6% share of the perfume
Mimosa
2% share of the perfume
Melon
9% share of the perfume
Amber
4% share of the perfume
Pineapple
3% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
1% share of the perfume
Musk
6%
vs
19%
Ylang-Ylang
7% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
6% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
6% share of the perfume
Vanilla
9% share of the perfume
Galbanum
8% share of the perfume
Petitgrain
8% share of the perfume
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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and shampoo-like profile makes it perfect for casual wear, the gym, or even a relaxed office setting where it won't offend. While some find it sexy enough for dates, its bright, youthful character limits its suitability for formal events.
Seasons
Green citrus, melon and pineapple are made for summer, with spring a close second. In cold weather the freshness would feel out of place.
Occasions
Strong and long-lasting, it is a hot-day, casual and gym scent, with enough vigour to shine there. It is too strong for most offices and lacks the polish for formal 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 2 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Melon
Adds amber and bergamot, drops apple and freesia
Where to buy
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