Is Perfume Parlour Horizon a dupe of Aramis?
Aramis EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1966 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Horizon EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This legendary classic is either a cherished emblem of unapologetic masculinity or a dated, urine-soaked relic of a bygone era. It's a divisive powerhouse: love it for its bold, animalic leather and complex herbal chypre, or hate it for its perceived 'old man' smell. One thing's for sure: Aramis isn't subtle.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Aramis - a woody fragrance led by bright opening notes, with aromatic 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 powerful projection and strong, mature character make Aramis less suited for office or casual wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its sophisticated and bold profile can shine in formal settings or on a robust date night, particularly for older wearers.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the woody, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 3 of its 5 notes, including Sandalwood, Vetiver, Patchouli
Adds clary sage and treemoss, drops aldehydes and amber
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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