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Encens Suave Eau de Parfum bottle Encens Suave EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2019 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Spicy Amber Eau de Parfum bottle Spicy Amber EDP
Our Verdict

Encens Suave and Spicy Amber both aim for an incense-vanilla profile, but their execution differs significantly. Encens Suave leans into a sweeter, more pronounced vanilla, creating a polarizing 'church-like' or 'syrupy' experience. Spicy Amber, as a dupe, offers a drier, woodier incense, but with weaker performance. The key difference lies in the vanilla intensity and overall strength. If you want a bold, potentially cloying vanilla incense, go for Encens Suave. If you prefer a more subdued, budget-friendly option with less sweetness, Spicy Amber is worth considering, but be aware of its weaker projection.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Encens Suave if...
  • You enjoy a strong vanilla note with your incense.
  • You want a perfume with lasting power.
  • You prefer a sweeter, gourmand-leaning fragrance.
  • Price is not a factor in your decision.
Choose Spicy Amber if...
  • You want a budget-friendly alternative.
  • You prefer a drier, less sweet incense.
  • You find strong perfumes overwhelming.
  • You like woody notes accompanying your incense.
Our Verdict - Encens Suave EDP
This is a seriously polarising incense, so don't blind buy. For some, it's a sweet, comforting church-like dream; for others, it's a headache-inducing synthetic mess or just too much syrupy vanilla. It's a statement, not a safe bet.
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Our Verdict - Spicy Amber EDP
This is a divisive one. Fans call it a spot-on dupe for a luxury incense, woody scent, while detractors bemoan its weak performance and one-note character. For incense lovers, it's a budget-friendly find, but manage your expectations for projection and longevity.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Encens Suave EDP
Spicy Amber EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coffee 100% vs 26%
Only in Spicy Amber
Incense 49% Rose 25%
Only in Encens Suave
Incense 56% Vanilla 44%

Accords

Encens Suave Spicy Amber
100%
Amber
100%
Woody
97%
57%
Smoky
86%
58%
Balsamic
76%
61%
Vanilla
71%
61%
Warm Spicy
63%
Powdery
52%
Musky
48%
Amber shared
100%
100%
97%
Smoky shared
57%
86%
Balsamic shared
58%
76%
Vanilla shared
61%
71%
Warm Spicy shared
61%
63%
52%
48%

Performance

Encens Suave Spicy Amber
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Encens Suave

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its beastly projection and long-lasting nature, Encens Suave is too strong for office wear. Its sensual, warm, and luxurious character makes it perfect for date nights and formal occasions, but it's generally too heavy for casual settings.

Spicy Amber

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its intimate projection and warm, resinous nature make it ideal for casual wear or close encounters rather than a bustling office. While some find it too 'churchy' for everyday, its subtle character means it won't offend in most settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
17%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, warm spicy, vanilla

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Encens Suave EDP
Spicy Amber EDP
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