Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum vs Kensington Amber Eau de Parfum

Bourdeaux For Women

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
-	Year	2018
£	Price Tier	££

Kensington Amber

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum

A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Lolita Lempicka L de Lolita Lempicka (2006) by Maurice Roucel - the vanilla-led composition with bitter orange, cinnamon and vanilla as the canonical signature. Honest dupe-fidelity at PP's budget price point.

Our Verdict - Kensington Amber Eau de Parfum

A truly divisive amber, Kensington Amber elicits strong feelings. Some rave about its delicious gourmand qualities, while others find it too masculine, challenging, or simply not an amber at all. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but fans are passionate enough to mourn its discontinuation.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	55%	28%
Floral	20%	5%
Fruity	20%	5%
Green	20%	3%
Sweet	85%	28%
Warm	85%	35%
Woody	20%	8%
Earthy	20%	4%
Animalic	20%	1%
Fresh	55%	14%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Bourdeaux For Women EdP

Kensington Amber EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Bitter Orange 55% Bergamot 45%

Top Notes

Bergamot 100%

Heart Notes

Cinnamon 40% Immortelle 33% Musk 26%

Heart Notes

Cinnamon 100%

Base Notes

Vanilla 40% Tonka Bean 33% Sandalwood 26%

Base Notes

Vanilla 24% Labdanum 21% Benzoin 21% Tonka Bean 18% Cedar 17%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 45% vs 100%

Only in Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum

Bitter Orange 55%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 40% vs 100%

Only in Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum

Immortelle 33% Musk 26%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 40% vs 24%

Tonka Bean 33% vs 17%

Only in Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum

Sandalwood 26%

Only in Kensington Amber Eau de Parfum

Labdanum 21% Benzoin 21% Cedar 17%

Accords

Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum Kensington Amber Eau de Parfum

Amber

100%

95%

Vanilla

91%

87%

Warm Spicy

93%

79%

Cinnamon

84%

71%

Citrus

48%

63%

Sweet

49%

40%

Woody

60%

55%

Powdery

46%

Balsamic

49%

47%

Herbal

Amber

100%

Vanilla shared

95%

91%

Warm Spicy shared

87%

93%

Cinnamon shared

79%

84%

Citrus shared

71%

48%

Sweet shared

63%

49%

Woody shared

40%

60%

Powdery shared

55%

46%

Balsamic

49%

Herbal

47%

Performance

Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum Kensington Amber Eau de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bourdeaux For Women Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The vanilla-led composition with vanilla base sits firmly in autumn-winter where the warmth carries.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Also Works:

Office

Sophisticated vanilla-led signature fits date and formal evening wear naturally; office viable at low dosage.

Kensington Amber Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong, warm, and inviting amber-gourmand character makes it better suited for evenings and special occasions rather than the office or casual daywear. The declared longevity and sillage, though reportedly varying, would be too potent for professional settings.