Is Perfume Parlour Moonlight a dupe of Arabian Oud Madawi?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity 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 Apple Blossom, Musk, Patchouli
Adds pineapple
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Madawi EDP
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 2 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work