Is Perfume Parlour Composition Seven a dupe of Amouage Opus VII Reckless Leather?
Opus VII Reckless Leather EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Composition Seven EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Opus VII Reckless Leather
- Composition Seven
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it punch to the senses. This one's an acquired taste, divisive as they come, and unapologetically bold. If you can handle the intensity, you're in for a complex, masterful journey.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amouage Opus VII. Built around Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Fenugreek, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Amouage Opus VII.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Fenugreek
28%
vs
21%
Frankincense
25%
vs
16%
Galbanum
22%
vs
20%
Cardamom
19%
vs
22%
Sandalwood
17%
vs
13%
Musk
16%
vs
19%
Pink Pepper
15%
vs
100%
Nutmeg
14%
vs
18%
Leather
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
With its powerful projection and challenging, heavy spice and animalic accords, this is utterly unsuitable for an office or casual daytime wear. It's best reserved for formal evening occasions or intimate date nights where its luxurious and bold nature can shine without overwhelming.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
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.
Shares 8 of its 11 notes, including Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg
Adds costus and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops amber and ambergris
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$395.00 plus sales tax
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$395.00 plus sales tax
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Composition Seven EDP
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