Is Perfume Parlour Tertiary Origins a dupe of Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musk?

Tertiary Origins EDP

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Amber Musk Eau de Toilette bottle Amber Musk EDT
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Tertiary Origins Eau de Parfum bottle Tertiary Origins EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Musk EDT
Amber Musk radiates warmth with its blend of amber and creamy musk, perfect for those seeking a subtle yet intimate fragrance.
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Our Verdict - Tertiary Origins EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Narciso Rodriguez - Amber Musk - a oud fragrance led by Oud, Incense, with smoky depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Amber Musk EDT A Tertiary Origins EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber Musk EDT
Tertiary Origins EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 62% vs 28%
Amber 40% vs 38%
Musk 36% vs 28%
Only in Amber Musk
Spicy Notes 100%
Only in Tertiary Origins
Oud 53% Incense 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Amber Musk Tertiary Origins
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Amber Musk combines warm spicy and creamy notes, making it suitable for cooler evenings in fall and winter. Its fresh spicy hint allows it to be worn during spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The moderate projection and warm notes make Amber Musk a great choice for intimate settings such as dates and casual outings. It's less suited to office or sport due to its rich composition.

Tertiary Origins

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the oud, smoky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the oud accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds incense and leather, drops balsam and cream

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Amber Musk EDT

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