Is Aromara Ganymede Noir a dupe of Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede?
Ganymede EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Ganymede Noir Extrait
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ganymede
- Ganymede Noir
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Ganymede is a polarising beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it scent that defies easy categorisation. For those who get it, it's a futuristic masterpiece; for others, it's just plain weird. Definitely not for a blind buy then, is it?
Ganymede Noir is Aromara's take on Marc-Antoine Barrois's Ganymede, matching the suede-amber-violet signature at 35% Extrait. It captures the smooth, addictive skin-scent quality well, though it's less diffusive and slightly less textured than the original's synthetic-suede finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and distinct metallic-mineral character make it a bit much for casual or office wear, though some find it acceptable with light application. Ganymede truly shines in evening settings or for more formal occasions where its unique luxury can be appreciated.
Seasons
A soft, skin-close amber-musk works across most of the year given its restrained projection, though it's too warm and cosy for peak summer.
Occasions
The understated, close-to-skin character suits office wear and everyday casual use as well as low-key dates; not distinctive enough for formal statement 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 1 of its 11 notes, including Musk
Adds akigalawood and cedar, drops amber and bergamot
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Ganymede EDP
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