Fragrances inspired by Amber Eau de Parfum

The original Amber Amouage

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Amber
ScentArt fingerprint for Honey Yellow
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 3 of its 6 notes, including Amber, Cedar, Musk

The main difference

Adds ambergris and rose, drops bergamot and cinnamon

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Labdanum, Incense

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops ambergris and mandarin

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Incense, Amber

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops spicy notes and woody notes

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Incense, Amber, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops frankincense and myrrh

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Incense

The main difference

Adds bergamot and cedar, drops spicy notes and woody notes

What they share

Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Patchouli, Cinnamon

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops benzoin and clove

What they share

Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Amber, Cedar, Cinnamon

The main difference

Adds bergamot and musk, drops balsam and benzoin

What they share

Shares 7 of its 9 notes, including Labdanum, Amber, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds cedar and musk, drops benzoin and coriander

Scent profile

Amber EDP the original Honey Yellow EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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