Is Eden Perfumes No.603 Empressa a dupe of Penhaligon's Empressa?
Empressa EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.603 Empressa Parfum
Where they differ
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How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
Empressa is a radiant, sophisticated take on fruity florals, pairing zesty citrus and plush peach with sensuous patchouli and a touch of brown sugar. Effortlessly chic and feminine, this is Penhaligon's at its most polished.
Eden's No.603 mirrors Penhaligon's Empressa's rich fruity-floral-gourmand structure - blood orange, rose and a sugared woody base - but flattens the layers into a simpler, softer scent with a shorter finish than the original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The citrus and fruity opening feels vibrant for spring, while the woody patchouli and sweet base transition well into fall. A moderate richness and subtle warmth make it wearable in cooler months, but the sweetness and weight could be heavy for peak summer.
Occasions
Empressa's moderate projection and elegant, fruity-floral character make it ideal for daytime, dates, or smart-casual events. It is refined for office wear but the pronounced sweetness and patchouli richness may feel overdressed for strictly formal or sporty settings.
Seasons
The warm, sugared fruity-gourmand base suits cooler Fall and Winter wear, when richer scents feel more fitting.
Occasions
The opulent, gourmand-floral character reads best for evenings and dates rather than daytime or office wear.
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 17 of its 18 notes, including Brown Sugar, Musk, Amber
Adds dark chocolate, drops cacao pod and cardamom
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Import charges may apply
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