Is Lidl Aura Amor a dupe of Cacharel Amor Amor?
Amor Amor is a bold, maximalist fragrance built on a complex blend of apricot, blackcurrant and citrus, with a nostalgic, youthful intensity and strong projection. Aura Amor is a budget-friendly take that simplifies things, leaning on orange blossom and vanilla instead. It captures the same fruity-sweet spirit but doesn't have the depth or longevity of the original Cacharel classic. Amor Amor feels like a structured, high-energy scent built to make a statement; Aura Amor is a stripped-down, casual daily-wear option. If you want the authentic, layered experience of the 2000s icon, stick with the original. If you need a cheap, everyday fruity scent, Aura Amor performs surprisingly well, if a little less nuanced.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Amor Amor
- Aura Amor
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original, iconic scent profile.
- You prefer complex, layered fragrance notes.
- You value superior longevity and projection.
- You are shopping on a strict budget.
- You want a casual scent for daily errand runs.
- You prefer a simpler, orange blossom-forward aroma.
Mandarin, blackcurrant and apricot sweetness, a heart of rose and jasmine, and a creamy vanilla and tonka finish. A fruity, sugary floral that is playful and unashamed.
A sweet, playful fruity floral for dates and social days. Pear and blackcurrant bring the juice, orange blossom and jasmine add a pretty heart, and vanilla, amber and musk make it soft.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Musk
6%
vs
8%
Amber
6%
vs
10%
Jasmine
6%
vs
10%
Vanilla
6%
vs
16%
Blackcurrant
6%
vs
14%
Bergamot
7% share of the perfume
Orange
7% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
7% share of the perfume
Mandarin
7% share of the perfume
Cedar
7% share of the perfume
Rose
7% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
7% share of the perfume
Lily
7% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
7% share of the perfume
Apricot
7% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
6%
vs
14%
Bergamot
7% share of the perfume
Orange
7% share of the perfume
Grapefruit
7% share of the perfume
Mandarin
7% share of the perfume
Pear
17% share of the perfume
Jasmine
6%
vs
10%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Fruit, blossom and vanilla feel brightest in spring, and the sweetness is easy to carry into early summer. Autumn and winter are less natural.
Occasions
Playful and sweet, it suits dates and casual outings. It is a little too sugary for the office or a formal event.
Seasons
Pear, blackcurrant and orange blossom suit spring, and the vanilla keeps it comfortable in autumn and summer.
Occasions
Sweet and soft, it's a date and social-day scent, easy at the office. It lacks the polish for a formal evening.
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 5 of its 8 notes, including Blackcurrant, Amber, Jasmine
Adds frequentia and orange blossom, drops apricot and bergamot
Where to buy
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