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Caftan Eau de Parfum bottle Caftan EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Pure Amber Eau de Parfum bottle Pure Amber EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Caftan EDP
Caftan is a truly divisive scent; some rave about its luxurious incense and amber, calling it a masterpiece, while others dismiss it as an "old lady's closet" or overly synthetic baby powder. Test before you invest in this love-it-or-hate-it amber bomb.
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Our Verdict - Pure Amber EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Pur Ambre by Louis Vuitton - a amber fragrance led by Bergamot, with citrus 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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Caftan EDP
Pure Amber EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 28% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 46% vs 46%
Only in Caftan
Labdanum 54%
Only in Pure Amber
Vanilla 54%

Accords

Caftan Pure Amber
100%
Amber
90%
Citrus
78%
Vanilla
66%
47%
Musky
54%
45%
Balsamic
Amber shared
100%
90%
78%
66%
Musky shared
47%
54%
45%

Performance

Caftan Pure Amber
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Caftan

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, but its sophisticated and alluring amber profile is perfect for dates and formal events. The warmth and depth also lend themselves well to casual evening wear in colder months.

Pure Amber

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the amber, citrus 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 amber accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Caftan EDP
Pure Amber EDP
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