Is Al Haramain Perfumes Amber Oud Carbon Edition a dupe of Creed Green Irish Tweed?
While both share citrus and woody notes, Green Irish Tweed (GIT) and Amber Oud Carbon Edition (AOCE) diverge significantly. GIT is a refined, green-focused classic with subtle elegance. AOCE, a more modern and affordable take, leans heavily into ambroxan, creating a much bolder, potentially synthetic experience. GIT prioritizes natural-smelling freshness and understated sophistication. AOCE goes for projection and longevity, even at the risk of polarizing opinions. If you want a safe, timeless, and classy scent, go with GIT. If you want beast-mode performance and a modern twist at a lower price point, AOCE could be worth a try.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Green Irish Tweed
- Amber Oud Carbon Edition
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a timeless, classic fragrance.
- You prefer natural-smelling, refined scents.
- You appreciate understated elegance.
- You want a safe, versatile fragrance.
- You want a powerful, long-lasting scent.
- You prefer modern, bold fragrance profiles.
- You want a fragrance that projects strongly.
- You are on a tighter budget.
A crisp, green classic, as easy in the office as at the weekend. Lemon verbena and iris give it a cool snap, violet leaf adds a damp green edge, and sandalwood and ambergris smooth the finish.
A green coast with serious staying power. Bergamot, lavender and rosemary start herbal, sea water and sage cool the heart, and vetiver, oakmoss and cedar dry it down. Good for warm days and sport.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Violet Leaf
26% share of the perfume
Lemon Verbena
20% share of the perfume
Ambergris
19% share of the perfume
Iris
18% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
17% share of the perfume
Sea Water
21% share of the perfume
Amber
17% share of the perfume
Lavender
11% share of the perfume
Vetiver
11% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
10% share of the perfume
Bergamot
10% share of the perfume
Cedar
7% share of the perfume
Sage
5% share of the perfume
Rosemary
4% share of the perfume
Geranium
3% share of the perfume
Lavender
11% share of the perfume
Bergamot
10% share of the perfume
Rosemary
4% share of the perfume
Violet Leaf
26% share of the perfume
Sea Water
21% share of the perfume
Sage
5% share of the perfume
Geranium
3% share of the perfume
Amber
17% share of the perfume
Vetiver
11% share of the perfume
Oakmoss
10% share of the perfume
Cedar
7% 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
Lemon verbena, iris and violet leaf are crisp and green, a natural fit for spring and summer. Autumn works, and deep winter would be too cold for it.
Occasions
Clean, polished and easy, it is a first-rate office scent and works for casual days and dates. It is too restrained to be a showpiece at a formal event.
Seasons
Sea water, lavender and bergamot are fresh in spring and summer, and the vetiver and oakmoss base keep it wearable into early autumn.
Occasions
Fresh, aromatic and long-lasting, it is excellent for casual days and sport. It is workable in an office if lightly sprayed, and a little too loud for formal events.
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.
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
Adds ambergris and iris, drops amber and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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