Is Perfume Parlour Nice Herb a dupe of Montale Amber & Spices?
Amber & Spices EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2009 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Nice Herb EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Amber & Spices
- Nice Herb
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, powerful, and unmistakably Montale, 'Amber & Spices' is a polarizing powerhouse. Expect a bold, woody-spicy kick that some adore for its exotic sensuality, while others find it aggressively synthetic and overwhelming.
A budget read of Montale's Amber & Spices - that raunchy oud-and-caraway oriental where the oud, not the amber, actually runs the show. Nice Herb captures the dirty spiced oud and subtle rose well, with PP wearers reporting strong likeness, but it leans sweeter on the drydown and the oud reads a touch more synthetic than the Montale's bracing original. A convincing, cosy stand-in.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Nutmeg
100%
vs
53%
Ebony
50%
vs
26%
Amber
50%
vs
39%
Sandalwood
50%
vs
34%
Rose
50%
vs
46%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' performance and strong sillage, this isn't suitable for office wear. Its exotic, warm spicy character makes it perfect for dates and evening events, with some finding it versatile enough for special casual occasions.
Seasons
A spicy, oud-rich oriental that radiates warmth, suited to cold autumn and winter wear; the heavy oud and amber would feel suffocating in summer heat.
Occasions
Sensual and a little raunchy, it leans toward evenings, dates and formal cold-weather settings rather than the office or sport.
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.
Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Ebony, Rose, Amber
Adds caraway and oud
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$63.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) - $37.67/fl oz
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