Is Perfume Parlour Pure Essence a dupe of Amouage Existence?
Existence EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Pure Essence EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper divisive scent - people either love its clean, ethereal vibe or absolutely detest its 'toilet cleaner' sharpness. If you're after 'beast mode' clean, this could be your jam, but be warned: it's not for the faint of heart (or nose).
A well-regarded budget take on Amouage Existence. Pure Essence captures the clean, soapy lily-of-the-valley-and-frankincense serenity that defines the original; the main divergence is a lighter sillage and a slightly thinner incense-resin core than the beast-mode Amouage.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its "beast mode" projection and longevity mean it's likely too overwhelming for an office, with reviews citing it as potentially "offensive." However, its striking, unique freshness and elegance make it suitable for formal events or evening dates, while its clean aspect can work casually if applied sparingly.
Seasons
The clean lily-and-incense character is airy enough for spring and summer yet warm enough to carry into autumn.
Occasions
Its serene, soapy elegance suits office and formal wear, with enough beauty for a refined date.
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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Rose, Lily of the Valley, Labdanum
Without woody notes
Where to buy
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