Fragrances inspired by Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent Eau de Parfum
The original
Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent
Guerlain
The two side by side
How it unfolds
Notes
- Les Absolus d'Orient Patchouli Ardent
- Amberley Ombre Blue
- in both
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Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Amberley Ombre Blue and Patchouli Ardent share a similar DNA, but the Guerlain offers a smoother, more refined experience.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Pink Pepper, Cedar, Patchouli
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Amberley Ombre Blue when
You want a bold, unapologetic fragrance.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Patchouli, Musk, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds cardamom and citrus, drops cedar and fig
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Rose, Pink Pepper
The main difference
Adds fig and pepper, drops amber xtreme and coriander
What they share
Shares 6 of its 13 notes, including Patchouli, Leather, Pepper
The main difference
Adds guaiac wood and gurjun balsam, drops fig and rose
What they share
Shares 6 of its 12 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Leather
The main difference
Adds bergamot and incense, drops cedar and fig
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Rose
The main difference
Adds cedar and fig, drops amber and cardamom
What they share
Shares 5 of its 14 notes, including Rose, Patchouli, Musk
The main difference
Adds cardamom and geranium, drops fig and leather
What they share
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Patchouli, Leather, Musk
The main difference
Adds bergamot and cypress, drops cedar and fig
Scent profile
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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