Is Perfume Parlour Solely Mine a dupe of Alexander McQueen My Queen?
My Queen EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2005 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Solely Mine EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- My Queen
- Solely Mine
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is a powdery violet dream, loved by most for its deep, sensual character. Despite some finding it surprisingly light, its unique blend of florals and woods captures a mysterious elegance that many users adore, making it a cult favourite.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of My Queen - a woody fragrance led by Sweet Almond, with sweet 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
Almond
45%
vs
100%
Musk
25%
vs
38%
Vanilla
21%
vs
23%
Orange Blossom
20%
vs
28%
Patchouli
18%
vs
19%
Cedar
17%
vs
30%
Vetiver
17%
vs
26%
Floral Notes
33%
Vanilla
21%
vs
23%
Patchouli
18%
vs
19%
Cedar
17%
vs
30%
Vetiver
17%
vs
26%
Iris
24%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its sophisticated and sensual profile, My Queen is well-suited for dates and formal events, creating an alluring aura. Its somewhat moderate longevity and sillage for many users also make it adaptable for a more refined casual wear, while its elegance might be too much for casual office wear.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the woody, sweet profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 11 notes, including Musk, Cedar, Vetiver
Adds heliotrope and iris, drops floral notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Solely Mine EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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