Dossier Ambery Mint vs Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Versace Eros.

At a glance

Dossier Ambery Mint costs £29 and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie costs £14.50, so Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie is £14.50 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 12 distinct notes listed across both (50%). Both are inspired by Versace Eros.

Dossier Ambery Mint

Ambery Mint is Dossier's fresh and sweet interpretation of Versace Eros, built around icy mint, green apple and lemon before moving into aromatic woods and a warm vanilla amber tonka base.

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

Essence de la Vie is a Swiss Arabian aromatic fruity fragrance built around green apple, mint and Italian lemon with tonka bean, geranium and ambroxan over vanilla, cedar and vetiver.

Dossier Ambery Mint, dupe of Versace ErosSwiss Arabian Essence de la Vie, dupe of Versace Eros

Comparison

Dossier Ambery MintSwiss Arabian Essence de la Vie
Overall ratingNo rating6.8/10 · 1 review
LongevityNo rating6.5/10
ProjectionNo rating6.0/10
Scent accuracyNo rating7.0/10
Value for moneyNo rating7.5/10
Price£29£14.50
ConcentrationEDPNot specified
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byVersace ErosVersace Eros

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Dossier Ambery Mint

Top Notes

  • Mint
  • Green Apple
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Geranium
  • Cedarwood
  • Vetiver

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Amber
  • Tonka Bean

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Mint
  • Italian Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Tonka Bean
  • Geranium

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cedar
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Mint
  • Green Apple
  • Geranium
  • Vetiver
  • Vanilla
  • Tonka Bean

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Dossier Ambery Mint lists Lemon, Cedarwood and Amber that Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie does not.

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Italian Lemon, Ambroxan and Cedar that Dossier Ambery Mint does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Dossier Ambery Mint

  • Fresh spicy
  • Mint
  • Green apple
  • Vanilla
  • Amber
  • Aromatic
  • Woody

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Aromatic
  • Vanilla
  • Green
  • Citrus
  • Fresh spicy
  • Fruity
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Sweet

Both share Fresh spicy, Vanilla, Amber, Aromatic and Woody. Dossier Ambery Mint also lists Mint and Green apple. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Green, Citrus, Fruity and Sweet.

Vibes

Dossier Ambery Mint

  • Fresh
  • Seductive
  • Energetic
  • Sweet
  • Masculine

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Youthful
  • Clean
  • Versatile

Both share Fresh and Sweet. Dossier Ambery Mint also lists Seductive, Energetic and Masculine. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Youthful, Clean and Versatile.

Occasions

Dossier Ambery Mint

  • Night Out
  • Date Night
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Spring

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Everyday
  • Warm Weather
  • Casual
  • Evening
  • Office

Both share Evening. Dossier Ambery Mint also lists Night Out, Date Night, Autumn and Spring. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie also lists Everyday, Warm Weather, Casual and Office.

Performance

Dossier Ambery Mint

  • Statement Projection
  • Long Wearing
  • Fresh Opening

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Moderate Projection
  • Moderate Longevity

Dossier Ambery Mint lists Statement Projection, Long Wearing and Fresh Opening. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Moderate Projection and Moderate Longevity.

Style lane

Dossier Ambery Mint

  • Fresh aromatic amber

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

  • Fresh sweet aromatic

Dossier Ambery Mint lists Fresh aromatic amber. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie lists Fresh sweet aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie (6.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie (6.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie (7.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie (7.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie (£14.50)

Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Dossier Ambery Mint has 0 community reviews and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Dossier Ambery Mint or Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?

Dossier Ambery Mint costs £29 and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie costs £14.50, so Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie is £14.50 cheaper.

What notes do Dossier Ambery Mint and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie share?

They share 6 notes: Mint, Green Apple, Geranium, Vetiver, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

Which occasions suit Dossier Ambery Mint and Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie?

Dossier Ambery Mint is tagged for Night Out, Date Night, Evening, Autumn and Spring. Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie is tagged for Everyday, Warm Weather, Casual, Evening and Office.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Versace Eros vs Dossier Ambery Mint
  • Versace Eros vs Swiss Arabian Essence de la Vie

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