Fragrances inspired by Narciso Ambrée Eau de Parfum
The original
Narciso Ambrée
Narciso Rodriguez
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Narissa Ambre is a very close dupe of Narciso Ambrée, focusing on the core musky, floral, and amber elements but with subtle differences.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Vanilla
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Narissa Ambre when
You want a budget-friendly alternative.
Our verdict
While both Shahd and Narciso Ambrée deliver a creamy, tropical floral experience, their differences lie in the execution and price.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Amber, Cedar
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and jasmine, drops solar note and tuberose
Choose Shahd when
You want a bold, attention-grabbing scent.
Our verdict
While both share a musky, floral sweetness, Narciso Ambrée leans into a creamy, tropical vibe, reminiscent of sun-kissed skin on vacation.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang
The main difference
Adds bergamot and lily of the valley, drops amber and cashmeran
Choose Ombre when
You prefer a clean, fresh, and inoffensive scent.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds solar note and woody notes, drops cedar and frangipani
What they share
Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Amber
The main difference
Adds cashmere wood and jasmin sambac, drops cashmeran and cedar
What they share
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Jasmine, Cashmeran, Amber
The main difference
Adds cedar and frangipani
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Amber, Cashmeran, Jasmine
The main difference
Adds cedar and frangipani
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Amber, Jasmine, Cashmeran
The main difference
Adds cedar and frangipani
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Narciso Rodriguez. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.