Is Perfume Parlour Regina a dupe of Bond No. 9 Queens?
Queens EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Regina EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag. Some rave about its unique berry-tuberose combo and exceptional performance, calling it a masterpiece. Others find it generic, overly sweet, or simply 'meh', especially given the price point. Expect grape Kool-Aid and white florals, with wildly inconsistent claims about longevity and sillage.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bond No.9 Queen - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Blackberry, Bergamot, with fruity depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its sweetness and potential for strong projection make it less ideal for a professional office setting. However, the sensual floral and fruity accords, along with its 'sexy' and 'captivating' vibe, make it an excellent choice for dates. It leans feminine, fitting well for casual outings or semi-formal events where you want to make a statement.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy 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 10 notes is in the original, including Cardamom, Benzoin, Blackberry
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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