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Amber Star Eau de Parfum bottle Amber Star EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2013 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles Eau de Parfum bottle 362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amber Star EDP
This one's a proper head-turner, but the drama isn't just in the scent; it's in the price tag and the baffling 'bundle-only' release. Amber Star is a complex, indulgent ambergris dream that should be flying off shelves, but Xerjoff's marketing has made it a cult classic rather than a crowd-pleaser.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles EDP
362 follows Elixir des Merveilles' resinous orange-and-amber structure, though the woody base reads flatter than Hermes's layered original.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amber Star EDP
362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 16%
Sandalwood 21% vs 27%
Only in Amber Star
Benzoin 29% Opoponax 23%
Only in 362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles
Incense 33% Tonka Bean 22%

Accords

Amber Star 362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles
100%
Amber
90%
87%
Woody
70%
Fougere
80%
Incense
60%
58%
Balsamic
52%
Vanilla
52%
Sweet
47%
Animalic
45%
Powdery
Amber shared
100%
90%
Woody shared
87%
70%
80%
60%
58%
52%
52%
47%
45%

Performance

Amber Star 362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Amber Star

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and incredible longevity make it too much for the office. However, its rich, sweet, and sensual nature, often described as 'sexy' and 'classy,' makes it perfectly suited for special occasions, formal events, and intimate date nights. It's a night-out showstopper, not a casual daytime spritz.

362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The resinous, smoky amber base is a clear autumn-winter fragrance.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

The cozy, woody-amber warmth suits the office and casual daytime wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amber Star EDP
362 Hermes Elixir des Merveilles EDP
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