Is Perfume Parlour Yellow Air a dupe of Ex Nihilo Amber Sky?

Amber Sky EDP

Ex Nihilo by Olivier Pescheux Original Acquired

Yellow Air EDP

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Amber Sky Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Sky EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2016 Year 2016
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Yellow Air Eau de Parfum bottle Yellow Air EDP
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Sky EDP
Amber Sky is a divisive beast: some hail it as a luxurious, beast-mode amber worthy of its hefty price tag, while others find its potent spice and woody notes overwhelming, generic, and overpriced. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but certainly makes a statement.
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Our Verdict - Yellow Air EDP
A budget take on Ex Nihilo Amber Sky. The spicy coriander-nutmeg opening and rich creamy-amber drydown capture the original's cozy, dark-amber warmth, though the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the textured, incensed depth of the niche original is softened.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Amber Sky EDP A Yellow Air 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 Sky EDP
Yellow Air EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg 57% vs 57%
Coriander 56% vs 50%
Bergamot 43% vs 50%
Geranium 42% vs 42%
Amber 26% vs 26%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 17%
Vanilla 18% vs 22%
Cedar 17% vs 15%
Sandalwood 17% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Coriander 56% vs 50%
Bergamot 43% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Nutmeg 57% vs 57%
Geranium 42% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Amber 26% vs 26%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 17%
Vanilla 18% vs 22%
Cedar 17% vs 15%
Sandalwood 17% vs 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Sky Yellow Air
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Sky

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with rich amber and spicy accords, make it unsuitable for an office setting. However, it excels in formal and date scenarios, especially in cooler weather, where its luxurious and bold character can shine without overpowering. Some find it acceptable for casual winter wear.

Yellow Air

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Warm creamy amber, vanilla and spice are firmly cold-weather, suiting autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Cozy and sensual, it suits relaxed evenings and dates rather than the office or sport.

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 9 notes is in the original, including Vanilla, Cedar, Bergamot

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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