No.172 Amber Pour Homme

Eden Perfumes No.172 takes its cue from Prada Amber Pour Homme, opening with the same bright mandarin, neroli and bergamot burst that made the original a modern office classic. Cardamom adds a light spiced lift before orange blossom and myrrh soften the transition into the base. Where the Prada original earns its reputation for a clean, almost soapy sophistication built from subtle sandalwood and vetiver layering, this vegan alternative simplifies that architecture, pushing the musk and tonka bean forward for an easier, louder read that trades nuance for immediate recognisability. It is a fair, wearable rendition of a fougere-amber classic that suits desk-to-dinner days, though the original's polish and lasting power at the eight-hour mark are hard to fully replicate at this price point. A dependable everyday aftershave for anyone who wants the Prada silhouette without the Prada spend.