Is Perfume Parlour Shiny Woman a dupe of Amouage Gold Woman?

Gold Woman EDP

Amouage by Guy Robert Original Acquired

Shiny Woman EDP

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Gold Woman Eau de Parfum bottle Gold Woman EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1983 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Shiny Woman Eau de Parfum bottle Shiny Woman 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 - Gold Woman EDP
Gold Woman is unapologetically grand - a regal aldehydic floral laden with incense, powder, and animalic warmth. Not for the faint of heart, it's a vintage-style powerhouse that defines true old-world luxury.
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Our Verdict - Shiny Woman EDP
Shiny Woman recreates Amouage's Gold Woman, the opulent 1983 rose-and-frankincense masterpiece. It captures the jammy rose, the cool incense lift and that powdery orris-amber heart, but the dupe tames the original's regal, room-filling projection and 12-hour longevity, wearing closer and a touch flatter while keeping the classically feminine elegance.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Gold Woman EDP A Shiny Woman 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
Gold Woman EDP
Shiny Woman EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 39%
Jasmine 26% vs 35%
Iris 26% vs 32%
Myrrh 26% vs 32%
Musk 14% vs 21%
Civet 14% vs 14%
Sandalwood 13% vs 21%
Amber 13% vs 24%
Cedar 12% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Rose 33% vs 39%
Only in Gold Woman
Incense 33%
Only in Shiny Woman
Frankincense 32%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 26% vs 35%
Iris 26% vs 32%
Myrrh 26% vs 32%
Only in Gold Woman
Labdanum 20%
Shared Notes
Musk 14% vs 21%
Civet 14% vs 14%
Sandalwood 13% vs 21%
Amber 13% vs 24%
Cedar 12% vs 19%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Gold Woman Shiny Woman
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold Woman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Gold Woman thrives in cooler weather where its opulent florals and rich, resinous base shine without overwhelming. The heavy musks, resins, and animalics can be cloying in heat but feel enveloping and luxurious in fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

This is a statement scent best suited for formal events, evening wear, or special occasions. Its projection and intensity are too commanding for gym or most office settings, but it can create a memorable aura on a sophisticated date.

Shiny Woman

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich rose-incense-amber character suits autumn and winter, staying elegant into cooler spring days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Refined and grand, it works best for formal events, evenings and date nights.

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
89%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Cedar, Amber, Musk

Key Differences

Adds frankincense, drops ambergris and incense

Where to buy

Gold Woman EDP
Shiny Woman EDP

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Shiny Woman EDP

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Import charges may apply

These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work


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