Is Perfume Parlour Intrinsic Jewel a dupe of Elie Saab Essence No. 3 Ambre?
Essence No. 3 Ambre EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Intrinsic Jewel EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Essence No. 3 Ambre
- Intrinsic Jewel
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Which Should You Buy?
A rich and opulent amber fragrance, perfect for cooler seasons and formal occasions.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Elie Sab - Essence No.3 Ambre - a woody fragrance led by Sandalwood, with amber depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Amber
38%
vs
46%
Sandalwood
26%
vs
100%
Patchouli
23%
vs
100%
Opoponax
53%
Sandalwood
100%
Patchouli
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
With warm amber and resinous notes, the fragrance suits cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. However, its light spice also offers a degree of versatility in the transitional months of spring.
Occasions
Its rich amber and resinous character works well for formal occasions and evening dates, while being a bit heavy for casual and sporty environments.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
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 3 of its 7 notes, including Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli
Adds cinnamon and incense, drops opoponax
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Intrinsic Jewel EDP
Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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