Noted Aromas and Aromara are both UK-made dupe brands that put the money into the bottle, not celebrity ads. The difference is strength and time. Noted Aromas makes Eau de Parfum at a lower price. Aromara makes Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%, and gives you 60 days to get your money back. Checked against both brands' own websites on 16 October 2026.
The easiest way to compare: both brands make a take on Ombre Nomade by Louis Vuitton. Ours is Nomade. Spray a 5ml of each on your skin and see which one is still there at the end of the day.
Quick verdict: Noted Aromas wins on price, with a 50ml at £22.99 and a 100ml at £32.99. Aromara wins on strength category and on the refund window: 60 days against 30. Want the lowest price per ml? Noted Aromas. Want Extrait strength and longer to decide? Aromara.
Aromara vs Noted Aromas: side by side
| Aromara | Noted Aromas | |
|---|---|---|
| Strength category | Extrait de Parfum, up to 35% | Eau de Parfum (their own description) |
| 50ml price | £40 | £22.99 |
| 100ml price | Not offered (3 x 50ml for £80) | £32.99 |
| Try-first | 5ml from £6.99 | 5ml from £4.99 |
| Money-back window | 60 days, lightly tested bottles accepted (at least 90% left) | 30 days, lightly tested (a spray or two) |
| Return postage | You pay, no return fee | You pay |
| Free UK delivery | Orders over £45 | Orders over £44.99 |
| Made in | UK, small batch | UK |
Figures checked on each brand's own website on 16 October 2026. Prices and policies change, so check both sites before you buy.
Where Noted Aromas is strong
Price. A 100ml for £32.99 is very low, and they say they have served over a million customers. Their 30-day guarantee also accepts lightly tested bottles, which is more than many brands offer. If price per ml is what you care about most, they are a sound choice.
Where Aromara wins
- A stronger category. Aromara is Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. Noted Aromas describes its range as Eau de Parfum. Extrait is the stronger category.
- Twice the time to decide. Try it. Not convinced? You have 60 days from delivery to get your money back, even on a lightly tested bottle (at least 90% left, you cover return postage, no return fee). Noted Aromas gives 30 days.
- Proof from our own till. In the 90 days to 16 October 2026 our most-bought single scents were Imaginaire (161 sold), Eventus (122), Vanilla Dust (107) and Oud De Wood (95). Those are our own shop numbers, so no other brand can publish them.
So which should you buy?
If you want the cheapest big bottle, Noted Aromas is a strong UK brand. If you want Extrait strength and 60 days to be sure, start with a 5ml of Nomade for £6.99, then go 50ml at £40 or 3 for £80.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aromara stronger than Noted Aromas?
Aromara is Extrait de Parfum, up to 35%. Noted Aromas describes its range as Eau de Parfum. Extrait is the stronger category.
Is Noted Aromas cheaper than Aromara?
Yes. Their 50ml is £22.99 and their 100ml is £32.99. Our 50ml is £40, or 3 x 50ml for £80. Checked 16 October 2026.
Which has the longer money-back window?
Aromara. You get 60 days from delivery, even on a lightly tested bottle with at least 90% left. Noted Aromas gives 30 days on lightly tested bottles.
Are both made in the UK?
Yes. Both brands make their fragrances in the UK. Aromara blends in small batches.
Read more comparisons: Aromara vs The Fragrance World, Aromara vs The Essence Vault and the strongest perfume dupes in the UK. Or browse all Aromara fragrances.
