Is Perfume Parlour Shamo a dupe of Arabian Oud Aseel Special Edition?
Aseel Special Edition EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Shamo EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Aseel Special Edition is a polarising beast of a fragrance. While some find it to be a unique, beast-mode caramel and rose gourmand, others get a watery rose or find it overwhelmingly sweet. Don't spray too much unless you want to suffocate everyone.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Oud Aseel Special Edition - a floral fragrance led by Orange Blossom, Mulberry, with fruity depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
This perfume is a powerhouse, often described as 'beast mode' with nuclear longevity and sillage, making it too overwhelming for an office environment. Its sweet, gourmand profile and strong projection make it perfect for date nights and special occasions, though it can be a bit much for casual wear if over-sprayed.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 5 of its 6 notes, including Mulberry, Vanilla, Orange Blossom
Adds amber, drops ambergris and caramel
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work