Comments on: To Dupe Or Not To Dupe? http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/ A perfume blog about all things perfume - reviews, shopping, recommendations. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:45:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: Solander http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17415 Solander Thu, 17 May 2007 15:27:00 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17415 Lee - For me the amber is quite pronounced in L'air, it's what gives the scent that dry, hot quality of desert sand. I love my ambers like that! I have only sniffed L'artisan's amber in candle form, and it was a little sweet and gourmandy for my taste. Perhaps that's just the candle though... How about Ambre sultan? Lee - For me the amber is quite pronounced in L’air, it’s what gives the scent that dry, hot quality of desert sand. I love my ambers like that! I have only sniffed L’artisan’s amber in candle form, and it was a little sweet and gourmandy for my taste. Perhaps that’s just the candle though… How about Ambre sultan?

]]> By: Leopoldo http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17405 Leopoldo Thu, 17 May 2007 11:39:59 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17405 I love the Tauer one, but the amber is in the background, no? I think I just can't do in-your-face amber. Though, I do remember quite liking the l'Artisan one when I tried it years ago, so will resniff sometime. I love the Tauer one, but the amber is in the background, no? I think I just can’t do in-your-face amber. Though, I do remember quite liking the l’Artisan one when I tried it years ago, so will resniff sometime.

]]> By: Solander http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17403 Solander Thu, 17 May 2007 10:37:57 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17403 Ina, It really is inimitable. I think cheaper dupes are ok (even if I'm not personally interested in them), they serve a purpose, but unacknowledged niche dupes that are just as expensive as or even more expensive than the original? Ina, It really is inimitable. I think cheaper dupes are ok (even if I’m not personally interested in them), they serve a purpose, but unacknowledged niche dupes that are just as expensive as or even more expensive than the original?

]]> By: Ina http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17377 Ina Thu, 17 May 2007 04:23:54 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17377 Tove, my slogan of the day is - "Away With Dupes!" That said, I don't particularly remember what Atelier d'Artiste smells like, other than overwhelmingly sweet. Ambre Russe is so perfect the way it is I'd hate to see it duped. Tove, my slogan of the day is - “Away With Dupes!” That said, I don’t particularly remember what Atelier d’Artiste smells like, other than overwhelmingly sweet. Ambre Russe is so perfect the way it is I’d hate to see it duped.

]]> By: Solander http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17358 Solander Wed, 16 May 2007 19:58:29 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17358 pitbull friend - I recall someone (some blogger) compairing the two when the Nez à Nez line was newly released. Can't remember who though... Tom - It is indeed sweet, but I for one don't mind the liquorice/anise. I may not think it's a great idea to put in this particular scent, but I have no general problems with it... So many others have, so I guess part of the problem with NaN is the anise-like notes, not just the sugar. pitbull friend - I recall someone (some blogger) compairing the two when the Nez à Nez line was newly released. Can’t remember who though…

Tom - It is indeed sweet, but I for one don’t mind the liquorice/anise. I may not think it’s a great idea to put in this particular scent, but I have no general problems with it… So many others have, so I guess part of the problem with NaN is the anise-like notes, not just the sugar.

]]> By: tmp00 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17353 tmp00 Wed, 16 May 2007 16:33:55 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17353 I love Ambre Russe. Atelier d'Artiste had a great opening before it went horrifyingly sweet for me. It also had the best drydown of the line. It was that stage between first five minutes and last hour that put the kibosh on it for me. I love Ambre Russe. Atelier d’Artiste had a great opening before it went horrifyingly sweet for me. It also had the best drydown of the line. It was that stage between first five minutes and last hour that put the kibosh on it for me.

]]> By: pitbull friend http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17351 pitbull friend Wed, 16 May 2007 15:40:24 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17351 Hey, Solander: I'm glad at least we are benefiting from your procrastination! I never would have associated these two with each other, but now will have to go sniff & find out. --Ellen Hey, Solander: I’m glad at least we are benefiting from your procrastination! I never would have associated these two with each other, but now will have to go sniff & find out. –Ellen

]]> By: Solander http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17340 Solander Wed, 16 May 2007 12:54:55 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17340 Lee - I'm sure you don't have to lose any sleep over not having sniffed the Nez à Nez line... ;) About Ambre russe - ah well, everything can't work for everybody. I don't know what your ambery issues are, but perhaps you should try something drier still, something less boozy and gourmandy and overwhelming? Have you tried L'air du desert marocain? Lee - I’m sure you don’t have to lose any sleep over not having sniffed the Nez à Nez line… ;) About Ambre russe - ah well, everything can’t work for everybody. I don’t know what your ambery issues are, but perhaps you should try something drier still, something less boozy and gourmandy and overwhelming? Have you tried L’air du desert marocain?

]]> By: Leopoldo http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17337 Leopoldo Wed, 16 May 2007 12:32:23 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17337 I skipped sniffing any of the Nez a Nez overloads after reading reviews. And for some reason, I can't get Ambre Russe (me and my ambery issues...). Perhaps I'll resniff - I want to find an amber I love. I skipped sniffing any of the Nez a Nez overloads after reading reviews. And for some reason, I can’t get Ambre Russe (me and my ambery issues…). Perhaps I’ll resniff - I want to find an amber I love.

]]> By: Solander http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17336 Solander Wed, 16 May 2007 12:16:54 +0000 http://www.aromascope.com/wp/2007/05/15/to-dupe-or-not-to-dupe/#comment-17336 Marina - Pity that one spilled! If only it was Bouche baie instead... I guess you wouldn't be overly impressed but I do think it's the best they have to offer. Marina - Pity that one spilled! If only it was Bouche baie instead… I guess you wouldn’t be overly impressed but I do think it’s the best they have to offer.

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