Is Maison Alhambra Anarch a dupe of Tiziana Terenzi Andromeda?
Andromeda Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2015 | Year | 2021 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Anarch EDP
Andromeda and Anarch are near-identical takes on a sweet, woody, and floral theme, but diverge in execution. Andromeda leans into a potentially challenging 'alien fruit' vibe at a higher price, while Anarch offers a cleaner, brighter, but potentially 'screechy' experience at a budget price. The longevity is strong in both, so consider whether you want to pay more for refinement, or save with a potentially less smooth experience. Sampling is crucial to avoid disappointment either way, given their polarizing nature.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more luxurious and unique scent profile.
- You appreciate complex and potentially challenging fragrances.
- You prefer higher-quality ingredients and smoother blending.
- Price is not a major concern for you.
- You want a very similar scent at a much lower price.
- You prefer a brighter and cleaner interpretation.
- You don't mind a potentially less refined experience.
- You want a strong performer on a budget.
This one is a real head-scratcher and polarising, Andromeda conjures up visions of either luxurious alien fruit or a cheap air freshener. It delivers beast longevity, but whether that's a good thing depends entirely on your nose - sample before you commit, obviously.
Anarch is a divisive one - a love-it-or-hate-it clone that some adore for its clean, bright, and expensive-smelling character, while others find it screechy, cheap, or overwhelming. Expect strong performance but perhaps not universal appeal.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, Andromeda is best for casual wear and dates where you want to make an impression. It might be a bit too much for a professional office setting, and its fruity-sweet nature doesn't quite fit formal events or active sports.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent projection and sweet, fruity floral character make it less ideal for a subdued office environment. However, many find it great for casual outings, dates, and even some informal social gatherings, thanks to its uplifting and noticeable presence.
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 17 notes is in the original, including Rose, Violet Leaf, Jasmine
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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