Is Aromers No 78 Blonde Amber a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume Blonde Amber?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper debate-starter. Some call it an absolute masterpiece, others say it's just a basic sweet amber that's massively overpriced. If you've got cash to burn and a taste for the luxurious, dive in. Otherwise, sample first, because this ain't for everyone.
No 78 simplifies Clive Christian Blonde Amber's dense tobacco-spice-amber composition down to a lighter aldehydic-floral-amber sketch, keeping the vintage powdery mood but losing the original's smoky depth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its rich, warm, and somewhat heavy profile, Blonde Amber is best suited for special occasions and cooler weather. It's too opulent for the office or casual daytime wear, but absolutely shines for dates and formal events where its luxurious character can truly make an impression.
Seasons
The amber-floral warmth is best suited to cooler seasons where it can feel comforting rather than heavy.
Occasions
Elegant enough for formal wear and dates, too soft for casual daytime or sport.
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 24 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Jasmine
Adds bitter orange and cardamom, drops aldehydes and amber
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work