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Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours Eau de Parfum bottle Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2013 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
EauDeMadame Velvet Amber Eau de Parfum bottle EauDeMadame Velvet Amber EDP
Our Verdict

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.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours if...
  • 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.
Choose EauDeMadame Velvet Amber if...
  • 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.
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.
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Our Verdict - EauDeMadame Velvet Amber EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EDP
EauDeMadame Velvet Amber EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Plum 56% vs 54%
Pink Pepper 43% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Rose 41% vs 40%
Patchouli 34% vs 31%
Cedar 23% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Tolu Balsam 25% vs 20%
Amber 22% vs 26%
Opoponax 19% vs 18%
Benzoin 17% vs 17%
Tonka Bean 15% vs 17%

Accords

Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EauDeMadame Velvet Amber
100%
Amber
90%
52%
Rose
100%
55%
Woody
60%
58%
Sweet
55%
58%
Warm Spicy
55%
55%
Balsamic
Smoky
50%
49%
Powdery
48%
Patchouli
Fruity
45%
Amber shared
100%
90%
Rose shared
52%
100%
Woody shared
55%
60%
Sweet shared
58%
55%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
55%
55%
50%
49%
48%
45%

Performance

Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EauDeMadame Velvet Amber
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

EauDeMadame Velvet Amber

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Plum, rose, amber and resin base sit firmly in cosy-warm cold-weather territory, with the heavy base reading suffocating in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, sweet, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eaudemoiselle de Givenchy Ambre Velours EDP
EauDeMadame Velvet Amber EDP
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