Is Perfume Parlour Manly a dupe of Bourjois Masculin?
Masculin EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1972 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Manly EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Masculin
- Manly
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A lost treasure from the past, Bourjois Masculin is sorely missed by those who remember its sophisticated, classic aroma. It's often compared to some of the greats, so if you ever find a bottle, snap it up.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D&G Masculine - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Petitgrain, with aromatic depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 rich, classic chypre structure and leathery-musky base make it too substantial for athletic wear but perfect for formal and evening events. The aromatic and floral elements allow for a moderate presence in office or casual settings.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date 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.
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Bergamot
Adds basil and caraway, drops carnation and coriander
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Manly EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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