Is Perfume Parlour Mirror XLV a dupe of Amouage Reflection 45 Man?
Reflection 45 Man Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2021 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mirror XLV EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Reflection 45 Man
- Mirror XLV
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
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 XLV chases Amouage Reflection 45 Man - the richer, spicier extrait take on the elegant powdery woody-floral. The dupe captures the refined, aristocratic character but renders flatter and softer-projecting than the original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 powdery woody-floral leans cooler-weather but the bright neroli keeps it wearable into spring.
Occasions
A refined, elegant scent ideal for formal and office settings as much 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.
Every one of its 19 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Patchouli, Cardamom
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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Mirror XLV EDP
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