Inspired by L'eau Ambree Eau de Parfum vs Love Is Lost Extrait

Inspired by L'eau Ambree

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
F	Gender	U
-	Year	2020
£	Price Tier	££

Love Is Lost

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Inspired by L'eau Ambree

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Love Is Lost

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Inspired by L'eau Ambree

Match Fragrances' interpretation of Prada's L'eau Ambree (2009) - the Daniela Andrier rose-amber feminine that became Prada's signature soft-amber, here translated into a bergamot-mandarin opening over may rose and an amber-patchouli close. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening feminine wear at a fraction of the designer price.

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Our Verdict - Love Is Lost

This one's a divisive one, riding the line between 'unresolved' and 'velvety, deep rose'. Some sniff a poor dupe of popular gourmands, others find a genuinely unique floral-amber that reminds them of springtime. Sample before you commit to avoid disappointment.

Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus	25%	22%
Floral	36%	40%
Fruity	4%	2%
Green	4%	9%
Sweet	28%	26%
Warm	9%	9%
Woody	6%	3%
Earthy	11%	11%
Animalic	5%	4%
Fresh	13%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Inspired by L'eau Ambree EdP

Love Is Lost Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes

Bergamot 38% vs 37%

Neroli 28% vs 62%

Only in Inspired by L'eau Ambree

Mandarin 33%

Shared Notes

Rose 54% vs 38%

Jasmine 45% vs 33%

Only in Love Is Lost

Geranium 28%

Shared Notes

Amber 33% vs 32%

Vanilla 21% vs 40%

Only in Inspired by L'eau Ambree

Patchouli 27% Opoponax 18%

Only in Love Is Lost

Oakmoss 27%

Accords

Inspired by L'eau Ambree Love Is Lost

Vanilla

100%

90%

Amber

80%

White Floral

86%

60%

Rose

79%

75%

Floral

61%

50%

Citrus

74%

Fresh Spicy

68%

Mossy

66%

65%

Warm Spicy

55%

Powdery

60%

Aromatic

58%

Vanilla

100%

Amber shared

90%

80%

White Floral

86%

Rose shared

60%

79%

Floral shared

75%

61%

Citrus shared

50%

74%

Fresh Spicy

68%

Mossy

66%

Warm Spicy

65%

Powdery shared

55%

60%

Aromatic

58%

Performance

Inspired by L'eau Ambree Love Is Lost

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Inspired by L'eau Ambree

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

Rose-amber-warm structure peaks in autumn and winter; spring carries lightly. Summer too warm.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Soft amber-rose feminine is built for date, formal evening; office and casual work for fans of the warm style.

Love Is Lost

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its potent extrait concentration and heavy amber-vanilla-floral profile make it less suitable for a professional office setting. However, its deep, warm, and romantic character is perfect for dates and evening events, creating a memorable presence without being overtly casual.