Is The Essence Vault Fame a dupe of Rabanne Fame?
Fame Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Fame EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
Fame Eau de Parfum is a bold, juicy twist on tropical florals, balancing creamy woods and radiant fruit with playful confidence. A sweet, modern signature for those who want to stand out without overwhelming.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Fame (2022) - Dominique Ropion and Anne Flipo's mango-jasmine-sandalwood composition that paired exotic fruit with deep wood and white-floral incense, here translated into a budget reading with the mango-jasmine-sandalwood triangle still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
61%
Woody Notes
39%
Mango
36%
vs
53%
Jasmine
36%
vs
46%
Sandalwood
26%
vs
60%
Incense
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Fruity and tropical mango with jasmine and warm woody-resinous notes make this vibrant for spring and fall, while its sweetness and warmth allow it to hold up in cooler winter days. Summer wear is possible but its richness and spicy undertones may feel heavy in high heat.
Occasions
Its lively, sweet and tropical character with moderate projection suits casual, daytime and date settings, while its creamy woods and musky base give enough polish for semi-formal events. It may be too plush and sweet for gym or sport.
Seasons
Fruity-white-floral-woody works across three seasons with spring and summer the strongest; the mango opening lifts in warmer weather.
Occasions
Evening-feminine signature - date and casual-evening the natural homes; office acceptable at low dosage, formal evening welcome.
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 3 of its 10 notes, including Sandalwood, Jasmine, Mango
Adds benzoin and bergamot, drops incense and woody notes
Where to buy
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