Is Perfume Parlour Blue Star a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Azrak?
Azrak EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | 2013 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Blue Star EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Azrak is one of those divisive beasts: a vibrant blue-aquatic scent that some find fresh, fruity, and elegantly blended, while others dismiss it as an overpriced, synthetic floral assault. You'll either love its unique character or wonder why it costs so much.
Blue Star copies Boadicea the Victorious Azrak - the same sunny pineapple-citrus opening over a rosy violet heart and a rich woody-amber-oud base. The budget version captures the fruity-floral-woody shape but tames the original's room-filling power, reading flatter and less refined.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 moderate sillage and strong longevity make it versatile, though it leans more casual due to its aquatic freshness and fruity notes. Some find it a bit too potent for strict office wear and too casual for very formal settings, despite its 'aristocratic' feel.
Seasons
The sunny fruit and rich woody-amber base wears well across spring and autumn.
Occasions
Bold and sophisticated, it suits evenings, dates and formal occasions over sport.
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 13 of its 17 notes, including Rose, Jasmine, Violet
Adds amber and cedar, drops spicy notes
Where to buy
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Blue Star EDP
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International (1)
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