Is Perfume Parlour Musk Rose a dupe of Ajmal Musk Rose?

Musk Rose EDP

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Musk Rose Eau de Parfum bottle Musk Rose EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musk Rose EDP
Musk Rose delivers an alluring mix of floral and musky tones, making it a great choice for those seeking elegance with a contemporary twist.
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Our Verdict - Musk Rose EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Musk Rose by Ajmal - a floral fragrance led by Freesia, with citrus depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Musk Rose EDP A Musk Rose EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musk Rose EDP
Musk Rose EDP

Notes

Musk Rose
Musk Rose

Top Notes

Citrus 70% Floral Notes 30%

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Rose 60% Fruity Notes 27% Spicy Notes 13%

Heart Notes

Only in Musk Rose
Citrus 70% Floral Notes 30%
Only in Musk Rose
Freesia 100%
Only in Musk Rose
Rose 60% Fruity Notes 27% Spicy Notes 13%
Only in Musk Rose
Orange 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 46%
Only in Musk Rose
Amber 29% Woody Notes 24% Powdery 10%
Only in Musk Rose
Water Lily 53%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Musk Rose Musk Rose
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Musk Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The blend of fresh and floral notes makes it suitable for spring and fall when temperatures are moderate, and the fragrance profile maintains its allure without being overpowering.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate projection and an elegant, floral accord, it is versatile for dates and casual settings but can be worn in professional environments owing to its balanced presence.

Musk Rose

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

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.

Overall scent match
66%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 4 notes, including Musk

Key Differences

Adds freesia and orange, drops amber and citrus

Where to buy

Musk Rose EDP
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