Is H&M Above The Clouds a dupe of Byredo Blanche?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Blanche
- H&M Above The Clouds
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A masterclass in cleanliness, Blanche radiates understated elegance and pure, silken freshness. The ultimate white-shirt fragrance for those who crave subtlety and sophistication.
This one is a divisive 'laundry scent' - you'll either love its fresh, clean vibe or find it too much like fabric softener. It's a budget-friendly dupe for Byredo Blanche, offering an airy musk at a fraction of the price. Expect compliments if you're into that just-washed cotton feel.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Musk
40%
vs
66%
Rose
31%
vs
53%
Pink Pepper
29%
vs
46%
Aldehydes
39%
Peony
35%
Violet
34%
Orange Blossom
31%
Woody Notes
30%
Sandalwood
30%
Cotton Flower
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its airy aldehydic character with fresh florals and clean musks is ideal for spring and summer, feeling crisp and cooling in warmer weather, but lacks warmth or heft for cold winters.
Occasions
Soft projection and an ultra-clean, soapy floral style make it a quintessential office scent and perfect for daytime casual wear, while subtlety keeps it appropriate for formal events but not for active or sporty occasions.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh laundry-like accords make it ideal for casual wear, office settings (if applied lightly), and even post-sport refreshment. However, its 'fresh out the washing machine' vibe isn't typically suited for formal events or romantic dates.
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 5 notes, including Musk, Pink Pepper, Rose
Adds amber and cotton flower, drops aldehydes and orange blossom
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
H&M Above The Clouds EDP
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