Is Perfume Parlour Vicious a dupe of Abercrombie & Fitch Fierce?
Fierce EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2002 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Vicious EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Fierce
- Vicious
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Which Should You Buy?
This legendary scent is divisive, thanks to reformulations, but for many, it's still pure 2000s nostalgia in a bottle. Expect a clean, masculine hit that projects confidence, even if some original magic is missing.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fierce - a citrus fragrance led by Petitgrain, Cardamom, Lemon, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and woody aromatic profile makes it highly versatile for casual wear and dates, as many reviews suggest it's a 'sexy' and 'compliment-getting' scent that projects confidence. While some find it too strong for the office, current formulations are often described as weaker, making it more acceptable, but it's generally too casual for formal events.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 16 notes, including Petitgrain, Lemon, Musk
Adds canadian fir balsam and lily of the valley
Where to buy
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$2.99 plus sales tax
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Best Value
$12.99 plus sales tax
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Vicious EDP
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