Is Aromara Levante a dupe of Louis Vuitton Ambre Levant?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ambre Levant
- Levante
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper grower. Stick the initial challenging funk, and you're rewarded with a luxurious, complex oud-amber symphony. It's divisive, granted, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece that earns its place.
Levante is Aromara's take on Louis Vuitton Ambre Levant, matching the saffron-rose-incense-oud signature at a fraction of the near-£400 original. The quiet-luxury amber-oud warmth carries through convincingly, with a slightly less refined, more straightforward oud than LV's own material.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beastly longevity and strong projection, this isn't one for the office, but its luxurious, evolving scent profile makes it perfect for evening events and dates. While some found it versatile for daily wear, the initial intensity and deeper accords lean it towards more considered occasions, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers specifically highlighted it as a "winter fragrance" or for "special events."
Seasons
Weighted toward Fall and Winter based on the note profile's weight and character.
Occasions
Best suited to Formal and Date wear given its intensity and character.
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 3 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Incense, Oud
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops ambergris and cinnamon
Where to buy
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