Is Perfume Parlour Dearest a dupe of Amouage Beloved Woman?

Beloved Woman EDP

Amouage by Bernard Ellena Original Acquired

Dearest EDP

Perfume Parlour Inspired Statement

Comparison

90%

Estimated similarity

Beloved Woman EDP Amouage · 2012 F Original

Dearest EDP Perfume Parlour M Inspired

Top

Chamomile

Rose

Clary Sage

Lavender

Clove

Heart

Immortelle

Patchouli

Benzoin

Ylang-Ylang

Labdanum

Base

Civet

Castoreum

Leather

Ambergris

Musk

Heart

Cardamom

Castoreum

Chamomile

Civet

Clary Sage

Base

Ambergris

Benzoin

Cedar

Labdanum

Musk

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Beloved Woman EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDP
F	Gender	M
2012	Year	-
££	Price Tier	££

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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Beloved Woman EDP

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, polarizing opinions between 'masterpiece' and 'old-fashioned mess'. You'll either adore its complex, classic charm or find it too dated; there's no middle ground here.

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Our Verdict - Dearest EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouage Beloved Her. Built around Cardamom, Castoreum, Chamomile, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Amouage Beloved Her.

Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare

Beloved Woman EDP A Dearest 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

Beloved Woman EDP

Dearest EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Chamomile 20% Rose 16% Clary Sage 15% Lavender 13% Clove 13% Cardamom 12% Jasmine 10%

Top Notes

Shared Notes

Chamomile 20% vs 9%

Immortelle 19% vs 7%

Civet 16% vs 8%

Rose 16% vs 5%

Clary Sage 15% vs 8%

Patchouli 14% vs 9%

Castoreum 14% vs 10%

Benzoin 13% vs 18%

Ylang-Ylang 13% vs 5%

Labdanum 13% vs 9%

Frankincense 13% vs 5%

Lavender 13% vs 5%

Clove 12% vs 7%

Ambergris 12% vs 19%

Cardamom 12% vs 11%

Violet 11% vs 5%

Musk 11% vs 9%

Sandalwood 10% vs 9%

Jasmine 10% vs 6%

Cedar 10% vs 15%

Vanilla 9% vs 9%

Only in Beloved Woman

Leather 14%

Only in Beloved Woman

Chamomile 20% Rose 16% Clary Sage 15% Lavender 13% Clove 13% Cardamom 12% Jasmine 10%

Shared Notes

Immortelle 19% vs 7%

Ylang-Ylang 13% vs 5%

Frankincense 13% vs 5%

Violet 11% vs 5%

Only in Beloved Woman

Patchouli 15% Benzoin 14% Labdanum 13%

Only in Dearest

Cardamom 11% Castoreum 11% Chamomile 10% Civet 9% Clary Sage 8% Clove 8% Jasmine 7% Rose 6% Lavender 6%

Shared Notes

Ambergris 12% vs 19%

Musk 11% vs 9%

Sandalwood 10% vs 9%

Cedar 10% vs 15%

Vanilla 9% vs 9%

Only in Beloved Woman

Civet 17% Castoreum 15% Leather 14%

Only in Dearest

Benzoin 19% Labdanum 9% Patchouli 9%

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

Beloved Woman Dearest

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Beloved Woman

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and extensive longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for evenings and special events. The sophisticated, warm spicy, and animalic accords lend themselves well to formal occasions and romantic dates, where a bold statement is desired.

Dearest

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the amber, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the amber 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.

Overall scent match

90%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 21 notes is in the original, including Immortelle, Patchouli, Clove

Key Differences

Without leather