Is Fragrance World EauDeMadame Velvet Amber a dupe of Givenchy Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours?
Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2013 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
EauDeMadame Velvet Amber EDP
Fragrance World's Velvet Amber is a clear attempt to emulate Givenchy's Eaudemoiselle Ambre Velours, offering a similar amber-rose experience at a much friendlier price. The key difference lies in the subtlety of the blend. Givenchy's offering is bolder and more controversial, with some describing it as rubbery. Velvet Amber softens the edges, presenting a smoother, more accessible version. If you're intrigued by the Givenchy but hesitant about its polarizing nature or price, Velvet Amber is a worthy alternative. However, if you crave the full, unapologetic darkness of the original, stick with Givenchy.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours
- EauDeMadame Velvet Amber
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original's bold and unique character.
- You appreciate a fragrance with a gothic edge.
- You enjoy challenging and complex amber rose scents.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a smoother, more wearable amber rose.
- You like the idea of Givenchy's, but want a safer blind buy.
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.
A budget reading of Givenchy Eaudemoiselle Ambre Velours, leading with a dark plum-pink pepper top into a velvety rose heart over warm resins for autumn and winter sensuality.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Plum
56%
vs
54%
Pink Pepper
43%
vs
45%
Rose
41%
vs
40%
Patchouli
34%
vs
31%
Tolu Balsam
25%
vs
20%
Cedar
23%
vs
27%
Amber
22%
vs
26%
Opoponax
19%
vs
18%
Benzoin
17%
vs
17%
Tonka Bean
15%
vs
17%
Tolu Balsam
25%
vs
20%
Amber
22%
vs
26%
Opoponax
19%
vs
18%
Benzoin
17%
vs
17%
Tonka Bean
15%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Plum, rose, amber and resin base sit firmly in cosy-warm cold-weather territory, with the heavy base reading suffocating in summer heat.
Occasions
Velvety amber rose composition is built for evening, date and dressier formal contexts; the heavy resin base is overdressed for casual daywear and inappropriate for 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.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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