Is Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald a dupe of Parfums de Marly Greenley?
Greenley EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | 2022 |
| $$$$ | Price Tier | $ |
Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald EDP
While both fragrances share a similar fresh, fruity, and woody profile, Greenley leans heavily into a crisp green apple, creating a sharper, more modern feel. Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald emphasizes a sweeter, tropical fruitiness with pineapple and melon, reminiscent of Creed Erolfa. Greenley offers a more sophisticated and potentially divisive experience, while Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald provides an accessible and crowd-pleasing alternative at a budget-friendly price. If you want niche, go Greenley. If you want a safe bet, go Amber Oud.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Greenley
- Amber Oud Exclusif Emerald
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a dominant green apple note.
- You want a modern, sophisticated fragrance.
- You appreciate a potentially polarizing scent.
- You value high-quality niche perfumery.
- You enjoy a sweeter, tropical fruit scent.
- You want a fragrance similar to Creed Erolfa.
- You are looking for a budget-friendly option.
- You prefer a safe and mass-appealing fragrance.
PDM Greenley is a fresh, woody powerhouse that’s either a masterclass in green apple sophistication or a very expensive shower gel - there's no in-between. Its divisive nature makes it a love-it-or-hate-it scent, but for those who get it, it's a versatile, long-lasting green dream.
Pineapple and melon pushed to the front of a bergamot and green opening, with amber, jasmine, vanilla and musk below. A juicy, tropical take on Creed Erolfa, best in warm weather.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Oakmoss
13%
vs
5%
Cedar
11%
vs
7%
Musk
11%
vs
10%
Bergamot
8%
vs
11%
Apple
20% share of the perfume
Petitgrain
10% share of the perfume
Amberwood
6% share of the perfume
Pomarose
6% share of the perfume
Patchouli
6% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
4% share of the perfume
Violet
3% share of the perfume
Mandarin
2% share of the perfume
Pineapple
11% share of the perfume
Melon
10% share of the perfume
Green Notes
9% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
Vanilla
8% share of the perfume
Lemon
7% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
6% share of the perfume
Jasmine
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
8%
vs
11%
Green Notes
9% share of the perfume
Lemon
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
12% share of the perfume
Petitgrain
10% share of the perfume
Pomarose
6% share of the perfume
Cashmeran
4% share of the perfume
Violet
3% share of the perfume
Pineapple
11% share of the perfume
Melon
10% share of the perfume
Amber
8% share of the perfume
Jasmine
6% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
13%
vs
5%
Musk
11%
vs
10%
Vanilla
8% share of the perfume
Cedar
7% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
6% 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 spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, combined with good longevity and moderate projection, makes it highly suitable for casual wear and invigorating sport activities. It's too distinctive and potentially divisive for very formal settings, but its modern appeal works well for dates, and it's generally inoffensive enough for an office, provided applied lightly.
Seasons
Bergamot, green notes and a pineapple-melon heart feel brightest in spring and summer. The amber and vanilla base stretches it into early autumn, but it fades in winter.
Occasions
Fresh, fruity and easy at moderate projection, it suits the office, casual days and daytime dates. It lacks the density for black tie.
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 12 notes, including Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss
Adds amber and green notes, drops amberwood and apple
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