Is Perfume Parlour Moonlight II a dupe of Arabian Oud Madawi Gold Edition?

Madawi Gold Edition EDP

Arabian Oud   Original Statement

Moonlight II EDP

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Madawi Gold Edition Eau de Parfum bottle Madawi Gold Edition EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2024 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Moonlight II Eau de Parfum bottle Moonlight II EDP
$209.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Intense Oud
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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 Gold Edition EDP
This Gold Edition is a big, bold, fruity-vanilla bomb that people absolutely adore, though its intensity might be a bit much for some. Expect compliments and a scent that screams 'luxury'.
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Our Verdict - Moonlight II EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Madawi (Gold Edition) - Arabian Oud - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Red Fruits, with fruity depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Madawi Gold Edition EDP A Moonlight II 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 Gold Edition EDP
Moonlight II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 66% vs 53%
Cardamom 41% vs 53%
Tonka Bean 40% vs 28%
Patchouli 33% vs 46%
Pineapple 32% vs 38%
Jasmine 26% vs 33%
Only in Madawi Gold Edition
Fruity Notes 59%
Only in Moonlight II
Red Fruits 47%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 41% vs 53%
Only in Madawi Gold Edition
Fruity Notes 59%
Only in Moonlight II
Red Fruits 47%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 40% vs 28%
Pineapple 32% vs 38%
Jasmine 26% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 66% vs 53%
Patchouli 33% vs 46%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Gold Edition Moonlight II
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Madawi Gold Edition

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and longevity, it's best reserved for occasions where it can shine without overwhelming a space. It’s a fantastic choice for date nights and formal events, though perhaps a bit too potent for daily office wear or sports.

Moonlight II

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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
91%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds red fruits, drops fruity notes

Where to buy

Madawi Gold Edition EDP
Moonlight II EDP

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Madawi Gold Edition EDP

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Moonlight II EDP

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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