Is Perfume Parlour Destiny a dupe of Amouage Fate Man?

Fate Man EDP

Amouage by Karine Vinchon-Spehner Original Acquired

Destiny EDP

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Fate Man Eau de Parfum bottle Fate Man EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Destiny Eau de Parfum bottle Destiny 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 - Fate Man EDP
This is one of Amouage's most divisive creations, a bold statement scent that you'll either adore for its unique spice blend or recoil from its notorious cumin kick. Definitely sample before you commit.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Destiny EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouage Fate. Built around Copahu Balm, Cumin, Ginger, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Amouage Fate.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Fate Man EDP A Destiny 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
Fate Man EDP
Destiny EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cumin 29% vs 14%
Licorice 23% vs 11%
Sandalwood 20% vs 12%
Incense 19% vs 21%
Saffron 19% vs 8%
Cedar 19% vs 26%
Wormwood 19% vs 7%
Musk 18% vs 17%
Tonka Bean 17% vs 7%
Ginger 16% vs 14%
Copaiba Balm 16% vs 15%
Frankincense 15% vs 10%
Labdanum 15% vs 20%
Rose 12% vs 9%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 20% vs 12%
Cedar 19% vs 26%
Musk 18% vs 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Fate Man Destiny
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Fate Man

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and robust spicy-amber profile make it too overwhelming for the office or casual daywear. Instead, it shines in cooler weather settings like formal events or intimate dates, where its complexity can be appreciated without being intrusive.

Destiny

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, woody 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 warm spicy 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
85%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Saffron, Ginger, Incense

Key Differences

Without immortelle and mandarin

Where to buy

Fate Man EDP
Destiny EDP

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Fate Man EDP

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Destiny EDP

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0.4 fl oz (13 ml)
1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
3.4 fl oz (100 ml)

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