Is The Essence Vault Bitter Peach - 948 a dupe of Tom Ford Bitter Peach?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Bitter Peach
- Bitter Peach - 948
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A hedonistic, boozy fruit bomb that is plush, decadent, and just a touch wicked. Bitter Peach is not for the shy-it seduces and lingers, leaving a trail that is both addictive and unmistakably Tom Ford.
No. 948 leans into Tom Ford Bitter Peach's juicy, candy-sweet peach opening and gets the fruity thrust right, but skips the original's bitter almond and boozy sandalwood-vanilla depth, so it plays as a simpler, sweeter fruit spritz that fades well before Bitter Peach's famously long room-filling trail.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Peach
28%
vs
58%
Rum
27%
vs
44%
Blood Orange
26%
vs
41%
Davana
23%
vs
55%
Vanilla
12%
vs
38%
Patchouli
12%
vs
61%
Vanilla
12%
vs
38%
Patchouli
12%
vs
61%
Tonka Bean
12%
Sandalwood
11%
Benzoin
11%
Cashmeran
11%
Labdanum
10%
Styrax
10%
Vetiver
10%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Bitter Peach's lush, syrupy fruit and boozy warmth shine in cool weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. The richness and depth are somewhat heavy for summer, but the peach keeps it lively enough for spring.
Occasions
The bold sillage and decadent fruit make Bitter Peach best for dates and nights out, where its sensuality can shine. It may overwhelm in close office settings or sporty environments but works for upscale events.
Seasons
The juicy peach-fruit signature suits warm-weather wear best, feeling out of place against heavier winter layers.
Occasions
A sweet, playful fruit-forward scent works well for casual dates and evenings out, but is too candy-sweet for office or formal settings.
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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Peach, Blood Orange, Davana
Without benzoin and cardamom
Where to buy
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Bitter Peach - 948 EDP
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