Is Noted Aromas Macau a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme?

Macau EDP

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La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette bottle La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Macau Eau de Parfum bottle Macau EDP
£60.14 from
60ml at Amazon
Best value £0.57/ml (200ml)
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£22.99 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.33/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
Cardamom and lavender seduce with effortless intimacy - this is a modern classic for close encounters, blending spicy freshness and creamy woods into a quietly magnetic signature.
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Our Verdict - Macau EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme (2009) - cardamom, lavender and vetiver translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
La Nuit de L'Homme EDT A Macau 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
La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
Macau EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 76% vs 57%
Lavender 39% vs 41%
Bergamot 32% vs 42%
Cedar 27% vs 33%
Vetiver 26% vs 40%
Caraway 17% vs 31%
Coumarin 14% vs 28%
Only in La Nuit de L'Homme
Tonka Bean 24% Pepper 23% Patchouli 17%
Only in Macau
Cumin 26%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 76% vs 57%
Only in La Nuit de L'Homme
Pepper 23%
Only in Macau
Bergamot 42%
Shared Notes
Lavender 39% vs 41%
Cedar 27% vs 33%
Only in La Nuit de L'Homme
Bergamot 33%
Only in Macau
Cumin 26%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 26% vs 40%
Caraway 17% vs 31%
Coumarin 14% vs 28%
Only in La Nuit de L'Homme
Tonka Bean 24% Patchouli 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

La Nuit de L'Homme Macau
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

La Nuit de L'Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The spicy-fresh blend with woody and aromatic nuances is ideal for cool spring and especially autumn evenings, but it is not too dense for mild winter or cooler summer nights. The moderate sweetness and powdery touches pair well with transitional weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its intimate projection and alluring spicy character make it perfect for dates and close encounters, while its elegance is suitable for casual and some formal events. It is too sensual and low-key for sporty use, and the moderate sillage keeps it office-appropriate if used sparingly.

Macau

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Cardamom-lavender-vetiver wears warmest autumn and cool spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Date night, evening, casual evening, formal.

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
89%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Cardamom, Lavender, Cedar

Key Differences

Adds cumin, drops patchouli and pepper

Where to buy

La Nuit de L'Homme EDT
Macau EDP
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