Is Perfume Parlour Heroic a dupe of Amouage Epic Woman?

Heroic EDP

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Epic Woman Eau de Parfum bottle Epic Woman EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2009 Year 2009
££ Price Tier £
Heroic Eau de Parfum bottle Heroic 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 - Epic Woman EDP
Epic Woman is a bold, enigmatic scent that garners fierce devotion from many, while baffling others. It's an acquired taste, a ride for the truly confident. Still, it delivers a masterful, luxurious experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Heroic EDP
Heroic chases Amouage's Epic Woman - that spiced rose and tea over a base of incense, guaiac wood, oud and vanilla. The bold, spicy-oriental mood comes through, but it renders flatter with softer projection, sketching the niche original's exquisite spice-to-wood arc rather than fully matching it.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Epic Woman EDP A Heroic 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
Epic Woman EDP
Heroic EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 100% vs 37%
Only in Heroic
Caraway 31% Floral Notes 31%
Shared Notes
Rose 16% vs 29%
Jasmine 16% vs 25%
Geranium 16% vs 21%
Tea 16% vs 23%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Epic Woman Heroic
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Epic Woman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and rich, spicy-woody accords, Epic Woman isn't ideal for a typical office environment where subtlety is preferred. However, its sophisticated and luxurious nature makes it a fantastic choice for dates and formal events, though some find it versatile enough for carefully chosen casual wear.

Heroic

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Spiced rose, incense and warm woods feel richest in autumn and winter where the smoky depth reads bold rather than harsh.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

A statement scent, it leans toward evenings and formal occasions over casual daytime or sport.

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
50%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 15 notes, including Rose, Cinnamon, Tea

Key Differences

Adds amber and floral notes, drops white oleander

Where to buy

Epic Woman EDP
Heroic EDP

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