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Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours Eau de Parfum bottle Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
F Gender U
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.552 Portrait of a Lady Parfum bottle No.552 Portrait of a Lady Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EDP
A divisive, dark amber rose for the bold. Some find it a gothic delight, others a rubbery nightmare. Definitely not one for a blind buy unless you like a risk.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.552 Portrait of a Lady Parfum
Eden's take on Frederic Malle's cult dark rose, Portrait of a Lady. Trades the original's dense, smoky patchouli-incense depth for a lighter, flatter rose-spice blend at a fraction of the price - a fair introduction to the genre rather than a true match for the niche original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EDP
No.552 Portrait of a Lady Parfum

Notes

Only in Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours
Plum 56% Pink Pepper 44%
Only in No.552 Portrait of a Lady
Raspberry 53% Cinnamon 47%
Shared Notes
Rose 41% vs 43%
Patchouli 34% vs 31%
Only in Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours
Cedar 23%
Only in No.552 Portrait of a Lady
Incense 25%
Shared Notes
Amber 22% vs 33%
Benzoin 17% vs 29%
Only in Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours
Tolu Balsam 25% Opoponax 19% Tonka Bean 15%
Only in No.552 Portrait of a Lady
Sandalwood 37%

Accords

Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours No.552 Portrait of a Lady
100%
Amber
50%
52%
Rose
80%
58%
Sweet
55%
Balsamic
55%
Woody
45%
Spicy
55%
49%
Powdery
35%
48%
Patchouli
Amber shared
100%
50%
Rose shared
52%
80%
58%
55%
Woody shared
55%
45%
55%
Powdery shared
49%
35%
48%

Performance

Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours No.552 Portrait of a Lady
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This fragrance isn't for the office due to its intensity and presence, which could be overwhelming. It truly excels on a date or for formal events, where its luxurious and sophisticated character can shine without competing with other scents. Its warm, resinous nature makes it less suitable for casual or sporty wear.

No.552 Portrait of a Lady

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EDP
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