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Dupe review · The Essence Vault

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily

Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is The Essence Vault's answer to Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily.

Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
OriginalDark Amber & Ginger LilyJo Malone London
The Essence Vault Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
This dupeDark Amber & Ginger Lily$32/100ml
Smells like
Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily
Price
$31.74
Size
100ml
Per 100ml
$32
Original per 100ml
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Made by
The Essence Vault
6.8/ 10

Strong contender

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Strong contender. That is where Dark Amber & Ginger Lily lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Dark Amber & Ginger Lily.

The Essence Vault sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Dark Amber & Ginger Lily's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

At $32 per 100ml it costs 85% less than Dark Amber & Ginger Lily — the cheapest of 6 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.

Value9.4
Evidence6.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength The Essence Vault 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: ginger lily and cardamom up top, amber and incense in the middle, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla underneath — the shape of Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily.

Top

  • ginger lily
  • cardamom

Heart

  • amber
  • incense

Base

  • patchouli
  • vetiver
  • vanilla
Cool ginger lily over resinous amber and incense, the most enveloping Cologne Intense.

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 6 twins of Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily we can price, Dark Amber & Ginger Lily is the cheapest per 100ml.

  1. 01 The Essence Vault Dark Amber & Ginger Lily $32/100ml
  2. 02 The Essence Vault The Essence Vault $32/100ml
  3. 03 The Essence Vault Dark Amber & Ginger Lily $32/100ml
  4. 04 The Dupe Spot Dark Amber & Ginger Lily #408 $36/100ml
  5. 05 Zoha Aroma Dark Amber & Ginger Lily $108/100ml
  6. 06 Oil Perfumery Dark Amber & Ginger Lily $125/100ml

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    Questions

    What does The Essence Vault Dark Amber & Ginger Lily smell like?

    It is built to smell like Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily — ginger lily and cardamom up top, amber and incense in the heart, patchouli, vetiver and vanilla in the base.

    Is The Essence Vault Dark Amber & Ginger Lily a dupe of Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily?

    Yes — The Essence Vault sells it as its version of Jo Malone London Dark Amber & Ginger Lily.

    Where can I buy The Essence Vault Dark Amber & Ginger Lily?

    It is in stock at $31.74 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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