Is French Avenue Spicy Amber a dupe of Matière Première Encens Suave?
Encens Suave EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Spicy Amber EDP
Encens Suave and Spicy Amber both aim for an incense-vanilla profile, but their execution differs significantly. Encens Suave leans into a sweeter, more pronounced vanilla, creating a polarizing 'church-like' or 'syrupy' experience. Spicy Amber, as a dupe, offers a drier, woodier incense, but with weaker performance. The key difference lies in the vanilla intensity and overall strength. If you want a bold, potentially cloying vanilla incense, go for Encens Suave. If you prefer a more subdued, budget-friendly option with less sweetness, Spicy Amber is worth considering, but be aware of its weaker projection.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Encens Suave
- Spicy Amber
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You enjoy a strong vanilla note with your incense.
- You want a perfume with lasting power.
- You prefer a sweeter, gourmand-leaning fragrance.
- Price is not a factor in your decision.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a drier, less sweet incense.
- You find strong perfumes overwhelming.
- You like woody notes accompanying your incense.
This is a seriously polarising incense, so don't blind buy. For some, it's a sweet, comforting church-like dream; for others, it's a headache-inducing synthetic mess or just too much syrupy vanilla. It's a statement, not a safe bet.
This is a divisive one. Fans call it a spot-on dupe for a luxury incense, woody scent, while detractors bemoan its weak performance and one-note character. For incense lovers, it's a budget-friendly find, but manage your expectations for projection and longevity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Cedar
55%
Cashmeran
45%
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its beastly projection and long-lasting nature, Encens Suave is too strong for office wear. Its sensual, warm, and luxurious character makes it perfect for date nights and formal occasions, but it's generally too heavy for casual settings.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its intimate projection and warm, resinous nature make it ideal for casual wear or close encounters rather than a bustling office. While some find it too 'churchy' for everyday, its subtle character means it won't offend in most settings.
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 8 notes, including Coffee, Vanilla, Incense
Adds cashmeran and cedar, drops benzoin and labdanum
Where to buy
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