Is SMEL. Amber Aoud a dupe of Roja Parfums Amber Aoud?
Amber Aoud EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Amber Aoud EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Amber Aoud
- Amber Aoud
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Which Should You Buy?
Roja Dove's Amber Aoud. The name promises a lot. Does it deliver? For some, it's a masterpiece; for others, a bog-standard rose-oud lacking originality and, controversially, actual oud. Brace yourself for a hefty price tag and a divisive scent profile that leans mature and feminine to some, yet regal and opulent to others.
Amber Aoud takes on Roja Dove's rose-and-oud oriental, and the rose-saffron-amber core is a reasonable approximation of the original's uplifting sweetness - but Roja Dove's version has a waxy, near-couture richness and 8-10 hour presence that this budget rendition can't come close to matching.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its rich, opulent rose and warm spicy accords, combined with impressive longevity and projection, make it too potent for an office setting. Conversely, these traits are perfect for formal events and date nights, exuding elegance and drawing people in. It's a bit too much for casual wear and certainly not suitable for sport.
Seasons
A dense rose-amber-spice base is a cold-weather scent, feeling cloying and overly heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Rich and evening-appropriate for dates or formal occasions; far too heavy and sweet for the office or daytime casual wear.
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 5 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine
Adds amber and benzoin, drops lemon and lime
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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