Is H&M Above The Clouds a dupe of Byredo Blanche?

Blanche EDP

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Blanche Eau de Parfum bottle Blanche EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2009 Year 2018
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H&M Above The Clouds Eau de Parfum bottle H&M Above The Clouds EDP
$194.82+ tax from
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blanche EDP
A masterclass in cleanliness, Blanche radiates understated elegance and pure, silken freshness. The ultimate white-shirt fragrance for those who crave subtlety and sophistication.
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Our Verdict - H&M Above The Clouds EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Blanche EDP A H&M Above The Clouds EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blanche EDP
H&M Above The Clouds EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk Musk 40% vs 66%
Rose Rose 31% vs 53%
Pink Pepper Pink Pepper 29% vs 46%
Only in H&M Above The Clouds
Cotton Flower Cotton Flower 100%
Shared Notes
Musk Musk 40% vs 66%
Only in Blanche
Woody Notes Woody Notes 30% Sandalwood Sandalwood 30%
Only in H&M Above The Clouds
Amber Amber 33%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Blanche H&M Above The Clouds
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Blanche

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

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.

H&M Above The Clouds

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

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.

Overall scent match
51%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Pink Pepper, Rose

Key Differences

Adds amber and cotton flower, drops aldehydes and orange blossom

Where to buy

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