What Is Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold a Dupe Of?

What is Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold a dupe of?

Tom Ford Noir de Noir Eau de Parfum is a useful reference for Khadlaj Karus Amber Gold. Owners connect the two through their darker floral character, rose and patchouli. The comparison deserves some care, though: reports describe a noticeable fruity opening and a different balance as Amber Gold settles.

In Parfumo's owner reviews, Garnele describes Noir de Noir as a longtime favorite and finds Amber Gold's rose more familiar in the drydown than at the start. Their review also points out that the opening differs substantially. Other owners mention Louis Vuitton Matière Noire, so Noir de Noir is one established comparison rather than a confirmed account of what Khadlaj intended to copy.

What connects the two?

Khadlaj's official note panel puts jasmine and narcissus at the top, rose, blackcurrant and cyclamen in the middle, and oud and patchouli in the base. Despite the name, flowers and fruit are a substantial part of the description.

Tom Ford's Noir de Noir description pairs florals with black truffle, vanilla and patchouli. The house also lists saffron and oud wood among its key notes. That gives you a reason to compare the darker floral and earthy sides, while leaving room for the blackcurrant and other flowers in Amber Gold to change the overall feel.

Give the opening and drydown separate attention

If you already love Noir de Noir, check whether Amber Gold gives you the rose-and-patchouli balance you enjoy after it settles. The first few minutes may tell a different story from the scent you wear through the rest of the evening.

If you are new to both, think about what attracted you in the first place. A fruity floral and an earthy rose can suit quite different tastes. Small samples let you find out how much sweetness, floral weight and depth you want before committing to a full bottle.

Which Karus bottle is this?

The pair here is Karus Amber Gold and Noir de Noir Eau de Parfum. Khadlaj's Karus Gold Absolu has its own comparison, and its similar name can make retailer listings easy to mix up.

For more on the original, see our Noir de Noir buying guide. The product cards here bring together current retailer options for the exact bottles in this comparison.