Is Perfume Parlour Italian Tertiary a dupe of Prada Amber Intense?
Amber Intense EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2011 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Italian Tertiary EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Amber Intense
- Italian Tertiary
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Which Should You Buy?
Prada Amber Intense is a sophisticated, clean-yet-dark amber bomb for the grown-up gent. It's a divisive one - some find it a dated 'grandpa' scent, but fans hail it as a masterpiece, often drawing comparisons to Tom Ford Noir.
A budget run at Prada Amber Pour Homme Intense, Italian Tertiary lands the smoky myrrh-and-amber core with cardamom warmth, though it wears flatter and closer to the skin than the rich, nocturnal original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its mature, rich, and somewhat dark profile makes it ideal for evenings and formal events. While some reviewers call it office-safe, its intensity and 'old-school' vibe might be a bit much for everyday casual wear, though it performs well for intimate close encounters.
Seasons
The smoky myrrh, amber and vanilla core is built for cold weather, glowing best in autumn and winter evenings rather than warm daytime heat.
Occasions
Its dark, sensual warmth suits dates, formal nights out and cosy evenings far more 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 13 of its 14 notes, including Bergamot, Tonka Bean, Labdanum
Adds amber, drops cardamom and mandarin
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Italian Tertiary EDP
Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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