Is Perfume Parlour Amber Symphony a dupe of Electimuss Amber Aquilaria?

Amber Aquilaria EDP

Electimuss   Original Acquired

Amber Symphony EDP

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Amber Aquilaria Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Aquilaria EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year -
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Amber Symphony Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Symphony EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Aquilaria EDP
Amber Aquilaria is an acquired taste; some will adore its rough-around-the-edges charm, others will find it too challenging. It's a bold, boozy, woody experience that certainly isn't for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Amber Symphony EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amber Aquilaria Electimuss_. It leans on Bergamot, Cognac, Rose to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Amber Aquilaria EDP A Amber Symphony EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber Aquilaria EDP
Amber Symphony EDP

Notes

Amber Aquilaria
Amber Symphony
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Cognac 58% vs 52%
Rose 41% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cognac 58% vs 52%
Rose 41% vs 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Amber Aquilaria Amber Symphony
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Aquilaria

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and complex, boozy-woody profile, this isn't an office-friendly fragrance. It’s perfect for intimate date nights or grand formal occasions where you want to make a statement, evoking a luxurious, sophisticated atmosphere.

Amber Symphony

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Rose, Cognac, Bergamot

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Amber Aquilaria EDP
Amber Symphony EDP

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Amber Symphony EDP

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0.4 fl oz (13 ml)
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1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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