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L'Amour

MPF   Dupe
Après l’Amour Eau de Parfum bottle Après l’Amour
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
L'Amour Eau de Parfum bottle L'Amour
Our Verdict

Après l’Amour and L'Amour both aim for an amber-musk profile, but differ notably in their execution. Après l’Amour can be a risky buy; its citrus and spice either sing beautifully or turn synthetic on some wearers. L'Amour, however, confidently strides in as a Baccarat Rouge alternative, offering a bold amber-saffron statement without the hefty price tag. If you prioritize uniqueness and are willing to test the waters, go for Après l’Amour. But if you seek an affordable, crowd-pleasing amber fragrance, L'Amour is the safer bet.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose Après l’Amour if...
  • You want a fragrance with a unique, spicy citrus twist.
  • You appreciate potent, long-lasting scents.
  • You're willing to sample before committing to a full bottle.
Choose L'Amour if...
  • You want a Baccarat Rouge-esque scent on a budget.
  • You prefer a bold, amber-saffron fragrance.
  • You want a crowd-pleasing, less risky scent profile.
Our Verdict - Après l’Amour
This is a truly polarising beast. Après l'Amour either blooms into a beautiful, potent aura of spiced musk and citrus or devolves into something synthetic and unwearable. Sample before committing, because if it loves you back, it will last forever.
Acquired
Our Verdict - L'Amour
If your mates tell you this smells like Baccarat Rouge but you're not paying Baccarat Rouge prices, this Amber-Saffron bomb is your go-to. It's a proper statement, no shrinking violet.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 23% 8%
Floral 3% 21%
Fruity 0% 3%
Green 7% 11%
Sweet 10% 19%
Warm 34% 18%
Woody 15% 6%
Earthy 8% 17%
Animalic 11% 21%
Fresh 17% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Après l’Amour EdP
L'Amour EdP

Notes

Only in Après l’Amour
Spicy 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 50%
Only in Après l’Amour
Amber 32% Woody 29%
Only in L'Amour
Evernyl 50%

Accords

Après l’Amour L'Amour
100%
Musky
100%
82%
Amber
100%
69%
Citrus
100%
Sweet
87%
56%
Warm Spicy
85%
77%
Woody
73%
Powdery
65%
Aromatic
70%
51%
Animalic
Musky shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
82%
100%
Citrus shared
69%
100%
87%
Warm Spicy shared
56%
85%
77%
Powdery shared
73%
65%
70%
51%

Performance

Après l’Amour L'Amour
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Après l’Amour

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its nuclear performance and intense sillage make it a questionable choice for the office, where subtlety often wins. However, its bold and sensual character makes it ideal for dates and evening events. For casual wear, a very light hand is needed to avoid overwhelming others.

L'Amour

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The strong amber and spicy accords make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and evening events where you want to leave an impression. It's too rich and opulent for sporty or very casual wear.

Where to buy

Après l’Amour
L'Amour
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