Luxuriant Eau de Parfum vs Aramis Eau de Toilette
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Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's Luxuriant chases Van Cleef & Arpels Pour Homme - the green-herbal opening, brooding rose heart and oakmoss-leather chypre base are recognisable, but this dupe softens the formidable strength and refined complexity of a true 70s masculine reference.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The green-herbal, leathery oakmoss chypre suits autumn, winter and crisp spring days, turning heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Classic, masculine and refined - tailored to formal occasions, evenings and the office, with enough depth for a dressed-up date; too serious for sport.
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.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, leather, woody
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops basil and carnation
Where to buy
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