Is MAISON ASRAR Faris Al Arab a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume Blonde Amber?
Blonde Amber EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Faris Al Arab EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Blonde Amber
- Faris Al Arab
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper debate-starter. Some call it an absolute masterpiece, others say it's just a basic sweet amber that's massively overpriced. If you've got cash to burn and a taste for the luxurious, dive in. Otherwise, sample first, because this ain't for everyone.
This is a bold, amber powerhouse that's dividing opinion. Some say it's luxurious and sensuous, others find it sickly sweet and cloying. If you can wear it, it's a steal, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Tonka Bean
16%
vs
27%
Vanilla
14%
vs
31%
Sandalwood
13%
vs
27%
Labdanum
11%
vs
26%
Musk
10%
vs
19%
Cedar
10%
vs
29%
Rum
18%
Frankincense
15%
Bitter Orange
14%
Cardamom
13%
Pink Pepper
11%
Ginger
10%
Bergamot
10%
Grapefruit
10%
Dried Fruits
18%
White Tobacco
15%
Sandalwood
13%
Tuberose
11%
Saffron
11%
Osmanthus
11%
Jasmine
10%
Iris
10%
Tonka Bean
16%
vs
27%
Labdanum
11%
vs
26%
Musk
10%
vs
19%
Sandalwood
27%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its rich, warm, and somewhat heavy profile, Blonde Amber is best suited for special occasions and cooler weather. It's too opulent for the office or casual daytime wear, but absolutely shines for dates and formal events where its luxurious character can truly make an impression.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong projection and rich, sweet amber profile make it less suitable for office wear. However, its luxurious and sensual character, coupled with long-lasting performance, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events, especially in cooler weather.
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 10 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk, Labdanum
Adds amber and cashmeran, drops bergamot and bitter orange
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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