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Salam Eau de Parfum bottle Salam EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2014 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Repute Eau de Parfum bottle Repute EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Salam EDP
Salam feels like a perfume stuck in two minds - half fresh, half cosy - all while being a bit of a wallflower. People are split; some reckon it's an understated gem that gets them noticed, others feel a bit mugged off by the price for something that barely sticks around.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Repute EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of its inspiration - a citrus fragrance led by Grapefruit, Bergamot, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Salam EDP
Repute EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 46%
Only in Salam
Mandarin 60%
Only in Repute
Grapefruit 53%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 31% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 50% vs 46%
Sandalwood 50% vs 53%

Accords

Salam Repute
100%
Citrus
90%
81%
Powdery
67%
Floral
78%
77%
Amber
73%
Woody
66%
72%
Musky
54%
47%
Animalic
Citrus shared
100%
90%
81%
Floral shared
67%
78%
77%
Woody shared
73%
66%
Musky shared
72%
54%
47%

Performance

Salam Repute
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Salam

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Given its weak projection and skin-scent nature, Salam is ideal for office and casual wear as it won't offend. It's less suited for formal events where more presence is typically desired, and its gentle character makes it less impactful for dates.

Repute

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Salam EDP
Repute EDP
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