Is Perfume Parlour Sandal Essence a dupe of Acqua di Parma Sandalo?
Sandalo EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sandal Essence EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Sandalo
- Sandal Essence
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's proper divisive - folks either reckon it's a classy, modern barbershop masterpiece or a boring, overpriced old-school scent that smells like cleaning products. If you fancy a classic, woody aromatic with some citrus zing, give it a go; just don't expect it to blow your socks off.
Sandal Essence chases Acqua di Parma's Sandalo, that elegant citrus-to-creamy-sandalwood cologne. Perfume Parlour gets the bright opening and smooth woody heart, though it renders the sandalwood a touch flatter and less refined than the Italian original, with the same subtle, close-wearing trail.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 moderate projection and smooth, clean profile make it excellent for office, casual, and formal wear without being overpowering. While some find its performance average, it retains enough longevity for most occasions, though it's not suited for sporty activities.
Seasons
The fresh citrus keeps it wearable in warm months while the creamy sandalwood gives it cool-weather comfort, making it a year-round option.
Occasions
Refined and versatile, it suits the office and formal occasions equally, transitioning comfortably into smart daytime.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Amber, Orange, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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$210.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 5.9 fl oz (175 ml)
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Best Value
$210.69 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 5.9 fl oz (175 ml) - $35.60/fl oz
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Sandal Essence EDP
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