The Essence Vault is one of the biggest dupe brands in the country, with a huge range and a wall of reviews. Aromara is the smaller, small-batch maker built on one idea: the strongest figure you can check, published in writing. That figure is 35% Extrait, backed by 7+ hours guaranteed and a 60-day money-back promise honoured even after you have worn it. Here is the honest, like-for-like comparison, checked against both brands' own pages in September 2026.
Prefer to start with a scent everyone knows? Eventus is our take on Aventus by Creed. 35% Extrait, 7+ hours guaranteed, 60-day money-back. Try the 5ml for £6.99, or the 50ml at £40 (buy any 2, get 1 free).
The Aromara promise is the same on every page: 35% Extrait, 7+ hours guaranteed, and a 60-day money-back guarantee that stands even after the bottle is opened. 5ml £6.99, 50ml £40, buy any 2 get 1 free.
Quick verdict. The Essence Vault is the established giant. They carry 500+ scents, they publish a 20 to 25% oil load on the core range, and they point to a very large review base. Aromara goes higher on the number and longer on the promise: a flat 35% Extrait, 7+ hours in writing, and 60 days to change your mind even after wearing. Want the widest choice? The Essence Vault. Want the higher flat figure and the longer guarantee? Aromara.
Numbers only we can show
Eventus, our take on Creed Aventus, sold 90 bottles in the last 90 days at 4.4 from 53 reviews. Across the range Aromara sold 3,045 bottles in that window, and the shop holds 4.5 out of 5 from 1,436 UK reviews (checked September 2026). No rival can print our sales figures, so this is the part of the page nobody else can copy.
Aromara vs The Essence Vault: side by side
| Feature | Aromara | The Essence Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration (disclosed) | 35% Extrait, published in writing | 20 to 25% oil (core range), more on the Intense line |
| Category | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum (Intense range available) |
| Longevity claim | 7+ hours, in writing | 8 to 12 hours claimed, 6 to 8 on the core range by their own FAQ |
| Guarantee | 60-day money-back, even after wearing | 30-day money-back |
| Range | Focused, growing | 500+ scents |
| Try-first | 5ml sampler for £6.99 | 100ml from £4.99, or a 20 x 5ml Discovery Set for £44.99 |
| Made in | UK, small batch | UK |
Where The Essence Vault is strong
Scale and choice. They carry more than 500 scents, they are UK-made, vegan and cruelty-free, and their core bottles start at £4.99. The brand says it has served over 4 million customers with more than 100,000 five-star reviews. If you want the broadest range and the reassurance of a big, well-reviewed brand, they are a strong pick.
Where Aromara wins
- A higher, flatter figure. Aromara publishes a firm 35% Extrait for every bottle. The Essence Vault's core range is 20 to 25% oil, so ours is the higher number, and it is one flat figure rather than a range.
- Double the guarantee, honoured after wearing. Sixty days versus thirty, and Aromara refunds even after you have used the bottle.
- A wear-time promise in writing. 7+ hours, or the guarantee pays.
- Try the exact scent first. A 5ml for £6.99 before you commit to a 50ml.
So which should you buy?
If you want the biggest range and the comfort of a huge review base, The Essence Vault is a safe pick. If you want the higher flat concentration, the longer money-back window, and a written wear-time promise, choose Aromara. Both beat paying full designer prices. The simplest test is to try a 5ml of each and see which one lasts on your skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aromara stronger than The Essence Vault?
By disclosed oil load, yes. Aromara is a flat 35% Extrait, published in writing. The Essence Vault blends its core range at 20 to 25% oil, with more on its Intense line. Both publish a figure now, and Aromara's is the higher one.
How much does The Essence Vault cost?
Core bottles start at £4.99, the Intense range from £7.95, and a 20 x 5ml Discovery Set is £44.99 (checked September 2026). Aromara is £6.99 for a 5ml and £40 for a 50ml, with buy any 2 get 1 free.
What are the guarantees?
Aromara gives a 60-day money-back guarantee, honoured even after wearing, plus a 7+ hour wear guarantee. The Essence Vault gives a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Are both made in the UK?
Yes. Both Aromara and The Essence Vault are UK-made. Aromara is small batch.
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