Is The Essence Vault Dark Amber & Ginger Lily - 833 a dupe of Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily?
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dark Amber & Ginger Lily - 833 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
- Dark Amber & Ginger Lily - 833
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet addictive, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is a masterclass in elegant spice. Forget basic, this is complex, sophisticated, and surprisingly versatile, despite its performance issues.
A close-enough amber-spice impression of Jo Malone Dark Amber & Ginger Lily, softer and less resinous than the original's dense, smoky amber but pleasant for its price point.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Ginger
39%
vs
50%
Water Lily
30%
vs
44%
Orchid
26%
vs
55%
Cardamom
34%
Pink Pepper
27%
Sandalwood
27%
Jasmine
22%
Ambergris
21%
Rose
21%
Frankincense
19%
Patchouli
17%
Leather
16%
Sandalwood
27%
Ambergris
21%
Frankincense
19%
Patchouli
17%
Leather
16%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection makes it suitable for office wear, while its sophisticated warmth and subtle sensuality are perfect for dates and autumn evenings. The unique blend allows it to flex into casual and formal settings, though its generally weak longevity, as noted by many, means constant reapplication if you want it to last.
Seasons
Dense amber and ginger warmth is built for cold-weather comfort, feeling heavy and out of place in hot months.
Occasions
Best suited to relaxed evenings or quiet dates; the smoky amber can feel too heavy for a busy office day.
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 12 notes, including Ginger, Water Lily, Orchid
Adds ambergris and cardamom, drops amber and black cardamom
Where to buy
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Dark Amber & Ginger Lily - 833 EDP
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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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