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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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Andromeda
- Anarch
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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.
Cut grass and bergamot give it a green, airy start, but it leans sweeter than it looks, with coconut, vanilla and cashmere wood in the base. A bright, clean floral with long wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Ylang-Ylang
28%
vs
24%
Jasmine
26%
vs
20%
Peach
25%
vs
21%
Bergamot
23%
vs
28%
Grass
22%
vs
26%
Pear Blossom
18%
vs
16%
Cashmeran
17%
vs
16%
Lily
16%
vs
18%
Amber
14%
vs
15%
Ebony
14%
vs
16%
Heliotrope
14%
vs
16%
Tonka Bean
13%
vs
10%
Vanilla
13%
vs
16%
Violet Leaf
13%
vs
14%
Rose
12%
vs
12%
Sugar Cane
12%
vs
12%
Coconut
12%
vs
11%
Peach
25%
vs
21%
Pear Blossom
18%
vs
16%
Lily
16%
vs
18%
Heliotrope
14%
vs
16%
Violet Leaf
13%
vs
14%
Rose
12%
vs
12%
Cashmeran
17%
vs
16%
Amber
14%
vs
15%
Ebony
14%
vs
16%
Tonka Bean
13%
vs
10%
Vanilla
13%
vs
16%
Sugar Cane
12%
vs
12%
Coconut
12%
vs
11%
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 year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
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
Grass, bergamot and white florals suit summer best, with spring close behind. Coconut and vanilla let it wear into autumn, but winter is less natural.
Occasions
Good for casual days and dates, and fine for social events. A little sweet and noticeable for a quiet office.
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
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
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