Is Perfume Parlour Moonlight a dupe of Arabian Oud Madawi?

Moonlight EDP

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Madawi Eau de Parfum bottle Madawi EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Moonlight Eau de Parfum bottle Moonlight EDP
£139.99 from
90ml at Emirates Oud
Best value £1.02/ml (200ml)
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£14.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.39/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Madawi EDP
This is a big, bold, fruity-floral beast, adored by many for its opulent sillage and longevity. It's not for the faint of heart or the office, but if you want to make a statement, Madawi has you covered.
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Our Verdict - Moonlight EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Oud Madawi - a fruity fragrance led by Apple Blossom, with woody 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 compare
Madawi EDP A Moonlight EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Madawi EDP
Moonlight EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 66% vs 53%
Rose 39% vs 53%
Musk 37% vs 46%
Apple Blossom 33% vs 100%
Patchouli 22% vs 46%
Only in Madawi
Pineapple 100%
Shared Notes
Apple Blossom 33% vs 100%
Only in Madawi
Peach 67%
Only in Madawi
Pineapple 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 39% vs 53%
Musk 37% vs 46%
Only in Madawi
Patchouli 23%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Madawi

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its exceptional projection and longevity, highlighted by reviewers, make it unsuitable for typical office environments. However, these same characteristics, combined with its alluring fruity-floral profile, make it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to leave an unforgettable impression.

Moonlight

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

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.

Overall scent match
45%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Apple Blossom, Musk, Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds pineapple

Where to buy

Madawi EDP
Moonlight EDP
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