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Ember Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Ember Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender F
2019 Year 2020
£ Price Tier £££££
Loubirouge Eau de Parfum bottle Loubirouge EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ember Intense EDP
Ember Intense chases Armani Stronger With You Intensely, holding onto the sweet toffee-cinnamon-and-vanilla gourmand spine with that peppery-violet lift, but the dupe renders it flatter and skin-closer, trading the original's rich, bold sweetness for a simpler, more linear sweet-spicy take.
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Our Verdict - Loubirouge EDP
Divisive, powdery iris with a warm spicy kick. Some adore its elegant simplicity, others find it too musky, linear, or just plain boring. Best for those who know they love iris done with a cardamom-vanilla twist.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ember Intense EDP
Loubirouge EDP

Notes

Only in Loubirouge
Cardamom 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 100%

Accords

Ember Intense Loubirouge
70%
Vanilla
100%
70%
Warm Spicy
99%
Iris
95%
Powdery
90%
85%
Sweet
70%
Gourmand
Aromatic
65%
Earthy
56%
50%
Amber
45%
Woody
Vanilla shared
70%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
99%
95%
90%
85%
70%
65%
56%
50%
45%

Performance

Ember Intense Loubirouge
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ember Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet toffee-cinnamon-and-vanilla gourmand warmth is built for cold autumn and winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Cosy and sweet, it shines on dates and casual evenings more than formal or sporty settings.

Loubirouge

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intimate projection makes it suitable for office wear, but its sensual and elegant character really shines on dates and formal evenings. The warm, spicy profile isn't suited for active or casual daytime settings, especially due to its perceived lack of longevity by some.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ember Intense EDP
Loubirouge EDP
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