Is Perfume Parlour Bold Verdict a dupe of Amouage Decision?

Decision EDP

Amouage by Quentin Bisch Original Statement

Bold Verdict EDP

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Decision Eau de Parfum bottle Decision EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Decision EDP
Amouage's Decision is a divisive beast: some hail it as a masterpiece of modern perfumery, a perfectly balanced incense and vanilla dream. Others find it linear, synthetic, and frankly, a bit of a scrubber. Try before you buy, because this one definitely isn't for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Bold Verdict EDP
Captures the clean, executive incense of Amouage Decision - cool frankincense and juniper-berry sparkle settling into creamy vanilla and cedar. Perfume Parlour's version is smoother and a little sweeter, with the original's mineral-aldehydic sharpness softened and longevity trimmed from Amouage's all-day grip.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Decision EDP A Bold Verdict 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
Decision EDP
Bold Verdict EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 39% vs 37%
Frankincense 38% vs 39%
Cardamom 36% vs 32%
Bergamot 35% vs 34%
Cedar 32% vs 32%
Juniper 31% vs 32%
Myrrh 29% vs 27%
Patchouli 28% vs 29%
Pink Pepper 28% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 36% vs 32%
Bergamot 35% vs 34%
Pink Pepper 28% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Frankincense 38% vs 39%
Juniper 31% vs 32%
Myrrh 29% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 39% vs 37%
Cedar 32% vs 32%
Patchouli 28% vs 29%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Decision Bold Verdict
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Decision

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Decision is best suited for situations where it can make a statement without overwhelming. It's too potent for most offices but perfect for dates and evening events; some find it versatile enough for daily casual wear, especially in cooler weather.

Bold Verdict

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The cool frankincense and creamy woody base feel best in autumn and winter, with spring still wearable.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Its clean, executive incense profile excels at the office and formal events as much as evenings.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Bergamot, Cardamom

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Decision EDP
Bold Verdict EDP

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