Is Perfume Parlour Vast Area a dupe of Boadicea the Victorious Empire?
Empire EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Vast Area EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly baffling fragrance, Empire is a gorgeous fruity-floral that plays hide-and-seek. It’s either a masterfully blended gem or a fleeting, overpriced disappointment, depending on your skin chemistry and patience. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Boadicea The Victorious - Empire - a floral fragrance led by Peach, Pink Pepper, Plum, with fruity depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Its sweet and bold fruity-floral character, coupled with reports of inconsistent longevity, makes it less suited for an office environment. However, its luxurious and sensual feel makes it ideal for dates and evening formal events, adding a touch of intrigue.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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.
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia
Without bergamot and patchouli
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Empire EDP
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Vast Area EDP
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work