Is The Essence Vault REM - 655 a dupe of Ariana Grande R.E.M?
R.E.M EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
REM - 655 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- R.E.M
- REM - 655
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Which Should You Buy?
R.E.M. is a divisive, quirky lavender gourmand that manages to be both sweet and salty. While many find it comforting and unique, some struggle with its unusual blend, likening it to anything from laundry detergent to an old aftershave. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
No. 655 leans into Ariana Grande R.E.M.'s calming lavender-and-salted-caramel signature convincingly, but the tonka-musk base is softer and less velvety than the original's cozier, longer-wearing finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and unique, comforting blend make it suitable for casual wear or dates where closeness is desired. While some find it office-appropriate due to its non-offensive nature, its distinct personality and occasional 'masculine' leaning might make it less ideal for formal settings or sports.
Seasons
Community season votes for Ariana Grande R.E.M, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Ariana Grande R.E.M, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.
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 6 notes, including Lavender, Tonka Bean, Musk
Adds pear and salted caramel, drops caramel and marshmallow
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