Clive Christian Blonde Amber is one of the most talked-about warm amber perfumes in luxury fragrance, part of the brand's Noble Collection and known for its rich, spiced, slightly boozy character. It also carries a luxury price: at the time of writing, Selfridges lists the 50ml at £490. That is exactly why so many people search for a Blonde Amber dupe.
What does Clive Christian Blonde Amber actually smell like?
According to the retailer listing, the notes are:
- Top: bitter orange, bergamot, cardamom, frankincense, pink pepper, grapefruit, rum and ginger
- Heart: dried fruit, jasmine, iris, sandalwood, osmanthus, tobacco, tuberose and saffron
- Base: tonka bean, labdanum, cedarwood, myrrh, moss, patchouli, vanilla and vetiver
The overall effect is warm, spiced and softly sweet, with a dried-fruit and tobacco richness over a glowing amber base.
Why people look for a Blonde Amber dupe
At £490 for 50ml, Blonde Amber is a significant spend, especially for a scent you might only wear in autumn and winter. A dupe lets you enjoy a similar warm amber style at a fraction of the cost, and a 5ml sample means you can try before committing to a full bottle.
Introducing Liquid Gold — Insp by Clive Christian Blonde Amber
Liquid Gold is D&E's amber-led Extrait de Parfum inspired by this style of fragrance. It comes in five sizes: 5ml sample £14.99, 12ml oil roller £19.99, 15ml £19.99, 30ml £34.99 and 50ml £44.95. It is best for cooler days, evenings and anyone who loves a glowing, resinous, slightly sweet signature scent.
Being upfront about the comparison
No inspired-by fragrance is an exact clone or replica of the original. Liquid Gold is our own composition inspired by the warm amber family, so it will not smell identical to Blonde Amber, and the ingredients and craftsmanship differ. If you love the original, a sample is the best way to see how close the style feels to you.
Longevity and projection
As an Extrait de Parfum, Liquid Gold has a high concentration of fragrance oils, so most people find it lasts well and sits close to moderately off the skin. Everyone's skin chemistry is different, so results vary. Spraying on moisturised skin and keeping the bottle somewhere cool and dark can help.
The verdict
If you want a warm, amber-forward scent in the spirit of Blonde Amber without the £490 price tag, Liquid Gold is well worth sampling. Start with the 5ml at £14.99, then step up to 50ml if you love it.
Shop Liquid Gold — Insp by Clive Christian Blonde Amber
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Clive Christian and Blonde Amber are registered trademarks of Clive Christian. D&E Fragrances is an independent UK fragrance brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Clive Christian. "Liquid Gold" is our own original composition, inspired by the popular fragrance family that Blonde Amber helped define.