Is Perfume Parlour Velvet Caviar a dupe of BDK Parfums Vanille Caviar?

Vanille Caviar EDP

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Velvet Caviar EDP

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Vanille Caviar Eau de Parfum bottle Vanille Caviar EDP
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Velvet Caviar Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Caviar EDP
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Vanille Caviar EDP
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its sophisticated, non-gourmand vanilla depth, while others recoil from what they perceive as a challenging, even 'fishy' scent. Definitely not a blind buy, but for those it clicks with, it's an addictive, unique vanilla experience.
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Our Verdict - Velvet Caviar EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Vanille Caviar (BDK Parfums) - a vanilla fragrance led by Calamus, Black Currant, with fruity 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
Vanille Caviar EDP A Velvet Caviar 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
Vanille Caviar EDP
Velvet Caviar EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Calamus 63% vs 53%
Labdanum 50% vs 53%
Peru Balsam 49% vs 46%
Vanilla 40% vs 38%
Blackcurrant 36% vs 46%
Osmanthus 31% vs 33%
Only in Vanille Caviar
Cacao Pod 28%
Only in Velvet Caviar
Cacao Butter 28%
Shared Notes
Calamus 63% vs 53%
Blackcurrant 36% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 40% vs 38%
Osmanthus 31% vs 33%
Only in Vanille Caviar
Cacao Pod 28%
Only in Velvet Caviar
Cacao Butter 28%
Shared Notes
Labdanum 50% vs 53%
Peru Balsam 49% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Vanille Caviar Velvet Caviar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vanille Caviar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong sillage and polarizing character make it less suitable for office environments. However, its sophisticated and sensual depth is perfect for dates and evening events, offering a unique take on vanilla that’s both confident and intriguing.

Velvet Caviar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the vanilla 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 Osmanthus, Vanilla, Labdanum

Key Differences

Adds cacao butter, drops cacao pod

Where to buy

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Velvet Caviar EDP

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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