Is Perfume Parlour Golden Spice Noir a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume Blonde Amber?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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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.
Perfume Parlour's run at Clive Christian's Blonde Amber. Golden Spice Noir captures the boozy, spiced citrus opening into a rich amber-tobacco base; buyers rate it close, though the airy, layered refinement of the ultra-luxury original softens here.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The rich, boozy amber with spice and tobacco is built for cold autumn and winter days and evenings.
Occasions
An opulent, dressed-up amber best for evenings, dates and formal occasions rather than sport or hot daytime.
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.
Every one of its 24 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, White Tobacco, Sandalwood
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Blonde Amber EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work