Is The Essence Vault Alto Astral - 809 a dupe of Byredo Alto Astral?
Alto Astral EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Alto Astral - 809 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Alto Astral
- Alto Astral - 809
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Alto Astral is a proper divisive olfactive rollercoaster. For some, it's a vibrant, clean coconut dream - perfect for summer and pulling compliments. Others? They're getting cheese crackers, sour BO, or a blast of chlorine. You absolutely must try this on skin before buying, because this one's a gamble.
No. 809 mirrors Byredo's Alto Astral coconut-aldehyde-amber structure very closely on the label and in the opening, but the milky musk heart and salted amber base don't build the same soft, sun-warmed texture the original is praised for.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Aldehydes
46%
vs
47%
Musk
41%
vs
28%
Sandalwood
35%
vs
52%
Jasmine
30%
vs
38%
Incense
27%
vs
33%
Amber
26%
vs
47%
Coconut
52%
Aldehydes
46%
vs
47%
Coconut Water
54%
Coconut
52%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 fresh, musky, and aldehydic nature makes it ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer climates, with many calling it a 'summer BR'. While some find projection strong, others report it's a skin scent. Caution is advised for formal or office settings given the potential for a 'chlorine' or 'synthetic' opening, which could be off-putting.
Seasons
The coconut-aldehyde-amber profile is built for warm, bright weather, feeling most at home in spring and summer; too airy for winter.
Occasions
Its light, playful character suits casual days and relaxed dates well; lacks the weight for formal or office settings.
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 6 of its 7 notes, including Aldehydes, Musk, Amber
Adds coconut, drops cashmeran and coconut water
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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