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Amber Aoud

Amber Aoud is Copycat Fragrances's answer to Roja Parfums Amber Aoud.

Roja Parfums Amber Aoud
OriginalAmber AoudRoja Parfums
Copycat Fragrances Amber Aoud
This dupeAmber Aoud$29/100ml
Smells like
Roja Parfums Amber Aoud
Price
$29.15
Size
100ml
Per 100ml
$29
Original per 100ml
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Made by
Copycat Fragrances

The FragDNA review · on paper

A Minimalist Take on Roja’s Amber Aoud

FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026

—not yet worn
Opening
The dupe’s top notes of bergamot, rose de mai and fig hint at a bright citrus‑green opening.
Dry-down
The original’s base of amber, oud, sandalwood, patchouli and musk suggests a warm, woody‑musky dry‑down.
Best for
citrusy‑floral elegance

On paper, the two fragrances share only bergamot. The dupe expands the citrus with rose de mai and fig, while the original layers lemon, rose, jasmine and a rich agarwood (oud) heart, followed by a deep amber‑oud, sandalwood, patchouli and musk base. This makes the original a far more complex composition.

Copycat Fragrances Amber Aoud, lacking any of the original’s base notes, appears considerably simpler and potentially lighter in the dry‑down. As no wearer reviews exist yet, this assessment is purely based on the listed notes, and actual performance may differ.

The verdictOn paper the dupe offers a bright, citrus‑green opening but omits the original’s extensive floral and woody heart and base, resulting in a markedly simpler scent profile.

Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.

6.1/ 10

Worth a try

FragDNA score · on paper

On paper

Worth a try. That is where Amber Aoud lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Amber Aoud.

Copycat Fragrances lists 1 of the 10 notes in Amber Aoud's pyramid — bergamot. What it does not list: lemon, rose, jasmine and agarwood (oud); and it adds rose de mai and fig of its own.

At $29 per 100ml it costs 95% less than Amber Aoud — the cheapest of 7 twins we can price.

Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.

Value10.0
Note match1.5
Evidence6.0

Notes compared with Amber Aoud

bergamot lemonrosejasmineagarwood (oud)amberoudsandalwoodpatchoulimusk + rose de mai+ fig

in bothonly in the original+ only in Amber Aoud

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Copycat Fragrances publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.

What it's built to smell like

What it is chasing: lemon, bergamot and rose up top, rose, jasmine and agarwood (oud) in the middle, amber, oud and sandalwood underneath — the shape of Roja Parfums Amber Aoud.

Top

  • lemon
  • bergamot
  • rose

Heart

  • rose
  • jasmine
  • agarwood (oud)

Base

  • amber
  • oud
  • sandalwood
A sumptuous rose and oud drenched in glowing amber for maximal luxury.

Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.

How it ranks against the other twins

Of the 7 twins of Roja Parfums Amber Aoud we can price, Amber Aoud is the cheapest per 100ml.

  1. 01 Copycat Fragrances Amber Aoud $29/100ml
  2. 02 The Essence Vault Amber Aoud $32/100ml
  3. 03 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
  4. 04 The Essence Vault Amber Aoud $32/100ml
  5. 05 The Dupe Spot Amber Aoud $32/100ml
  6. 06 Perfume Parlour Tertiary Wood $83/100ml
  7. 07 Zoha Aroma Amber Aoud $108/100ml

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    Questions

    What does Copycat Fragrances Amber Aoud smell like?

    It is built to smell like Roja Parfums Amber Aoud — lemon, bergamot and rose up top, rose, jasmine and agarwood (oud) in the heart, amber, oud and sandalwood in the base.

    Is Copycat Fragrances Amber Aoud a dupe of Roja Parfums Amber Aoud?

    Yes — Copycat Fragrances sells it as its version of Roja Parfums Amber Aoud.

    Where can I buy Copycat Fragrances Amber Aoud?

    It is in stock at $29.15 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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