Is Alexandria UK Ombre Rose a dupe of Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses?
Les Sables Roses EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ombre Rose EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Les Sables Roses
- Ombre Rose
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously opulent take on a classic rose-oud combo, delivering powerful sillage and longevity. It's divisive; some find it a masterful, unique scent, while others dismiss it as unoriginal or too heavy. Definitely try before you buy the full bottle, as skin chemistry plays a huge part.
Ombre Rose is Alexandria UK's dupe of Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses, chasing the same rose-oud-ambergris trio. The saffron and pepper opening reads brighter and less refined than LV's silky original, and the ambergris-oud dry-down is simpler and shorter-lived, but it captures the general shape of the scent for a much lower price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' performance with strong sillage and longevity, this powerful rose-oud is far too imposing for an office setting. It shines in more intimate evening scenarios like dates, where its sensual, luxurious character can truly captivate, and its elegant profile suits formal events perfectly. It's generally too refined and heavy for casual or sport wear, though some reviewers enjoy it for autumnal family outings.
Seasons
Community season votes for Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses, 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.
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Oud, Rose, Pepper
Adds musk and woody notes
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