Clive Christian
2 fragrances are widely sold as cheaper versions of this. Ranked strongest match first.
Search Amazon for Blonde AmberLike blonde amber lit with saffron and rum, tuberose and osmanthus over dried fruits and tobacco, patchouli and vanilla vetiver in the Art Deco frame.
Main accords: amber, warm spicy, woody, sweet, vanilla, white floral. 2022 · Eau de Cologne
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Widely agreedFrench Avenue
Amber Empire
The pick of the Blonde Amber clones. It gets close and reads cleaner than the alternatives, without the funk that puts some people off Mafia Boss. Quality is good but nowhere near the original's.
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Often citedBujairami
Mafia Boss
A solid take that gets close to the original, but it carries a funky edge in the middle that divides people. Narrowly second to Amber Empire for anyone who wants the cleaner version.
Search AmazonRanking combines how widely wearers agree a fragrance is a dupe with how closely its notes and accords line up. “Strong match” means both signals agree; “loose match” means it is in the same family but noticeably different on skin.
French Avenue Amber Empire is widely sold as a dupe of Clive Christian Blonde Amber. The pick of the Blonde Amber clones. It gets close and reads cleaner than the alternatives, without the funk that puts some people off Mafia Boss. Quality is good but nowhere near the original's.
Bujairami Mafia Boss is widely sold as a dupe of Clive Christian Blonde Amber. A solid take that gets close to the original, but it carries a funky edge in the middle that divides people. Narrowly second to Amber Empire for anyone who wants the cleaner version.
French Avenue Amber Empire is the closest we have on record. It is the one wearers name most consistently. The pick of the Blonde Amber clones. It gets close and reads cleaner than the alternatives, without the funk that puts some people off Mafia Boss. Quality is good but nowhere near the original's.
Yes — 2 of them, including French Avenue Amber Empire, Bujairami Mafia Boss. Each is listed above with what it gets right and where it falls short.
No. A dupe is built to the same idea, not the same formula, and cheaper materials usually show in the opening and in how long it lasts. That is why every entry here says how it differs instead of giving a percentage. Of French Avenue Amber Empire, for instance: The pick of the Blonde Amber clones. It gets close and reads cleaner than the alternatives, without the funk that puts some people off Mafia Boss. Quality is good but nowhere near the original's.
Like blonde amber lit with saffron and rum, tuberose and osmanthus over dried fruits and tobacco, patchouli and vanilla vetiver in the Art Deco frame. It opens on Rum, Olibanum, Bitter Orange, Cardamom.
XXI Art Deco Blonde Amber by Clive Christian is a men's eau de cologne from 2022 and one of only three fragrances in the entire database to achieve a perfect 9.0 out of 10 rating. Eight top notes, eight heart notes, and eight base notes create a symmetrical composition of grand ambition. Rum, tobacco, tuberose, saffron, and vanilla are among the headline ingredients.
The opening is a spiced-citrus-boozy masterpiece. Rum provides barrel-aged warmth. Olibanum adds sacred incense. Bitter orange and grapefruit contribute citrus sharpness. Cardamom, pink pepper, and ginger create layered spice. Bergamot provides clean polish. Eight notes create one of the most complex, layered openings in luxury perfumery.
The heart is equally ambitious. Tobacco brings dry, leafy warmth. Saffron adds metallic, golden spice. Tuberose contributes creamy, heady floral beauty. Osmanthus adds apricot-leather elegance. Orris provides powdery depth. Jasmine adds sweet warmth. Dried fruits contribute wine-like richness. Sandalwood adds creamy woodiness. Eight notes create a heart of extraordinary diversity.
The base is warm, balsamic, and woody. Vanilla and tonka bean provide rich sweetness. Labdanum and myrrh add resinous, balsamic depth. Patchouli and cedar contribute woody-earthy structure. Vetiver adds smoky green depth. Musk ties everything together. Eight base notes ensure exceptional longevity.
This works in fall and winter for the most prestigious occasions. Strong projection and extraordinary longevity despite the cologne designation. Its perfect 9.0 rating reflects a composition of stunning ambition and flawless execution. Art Deco luxury at its absolute peak.