Is The Essence Vault Midnight Musk & Amber - 821 a dupe of Jo Malone London Midnight Musk & Amber?
Midnight Musk & Amber EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Midnight Musk & Amber - 821 EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper divisive scent -- some reckon it's a cosy, clean hug in a bottle, while others find it cloying and reminiscent of toilet air freshener. It's an atmospheric musk-amber that packs a surprising punch for a Jo Malone, but it's definitely not for everyone.
No. 821 borrows Jo Malone Midnight Musk & Amber's fizzy juniper opening and warm amber-musk heart, and gets the sensual evening character right, but it arrives louder and less refined - the black musk reads soapier and more one-dimensional than the original's soft, skin-hugging finish.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its strong projection and longevity, unusual for Jo Malone, make it less ideal for a discreet office environment. However, the warm and sensual amber-musk blend is perfect for dates and evening wear, and many reviewers find it versatile enough for cooler-weather casual use. It's too rich and heavy for sport.
Seasons
Community season votes for Jo Malone London Midnight Musk & Amber, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Jo Malone London Midnight Musk & Amber, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean amber, musky
Adds mandarin and spicy
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