Is Perfume Parlour Mirror a dupe of Amouage Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2007 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mirror EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Reflection 45 is a divisive beast. While many hail it as a masterpiece - a more mature, refined version of the original - others find its strength cloying, its projection lacking, or its character too derivative. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before you splash the cash.
Mirror chases Amouage Reflection Man - the elegant, soapy powdery woody-floral built on jasmine, neroli and iris. The dupe captures the refined, aristocratic character but renders flatter and softer-projecting than the original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and high oil concentration make it too potent for casual wear or sport, potentially overwhelming in warm conditions. However, this same impressive performance and sophisticated profile are well-suited for formal events and date nights, commanding attention without being overtly loud. It can work for office wear in moderation due to its clean yet dense character.
Seasons
The bright floral opening keeps it versatile across seasons while the woody base suits cooler months.
Occasions
A refined, soapy-elegant scent ideal for office and formal wear as readily as dressier evenings.
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 7 of its 19 notes, including Vetiver, Neroli, Sandalwood
Adds angelica and benzoin, drops allspice and rose
Where to buy
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work