Is Perfume Parlour Striking For Women a dupe of Burberry The Beat?
The Beat EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2008 | Year | 2008 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Striking For Women EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- The Beat
- Striking For Women
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is mourned by many, offering a uniquely fresh yet warm profile that evokes nostalgia and widespread compliments. Its 'masterpiece' status among fans is undeniable, contrasting sharply with those who find it a bit too peppery or simply 'meh'.
Perfume Parlour's budget take on Burberry The Beat - a fresh, spicy opening of pink pepper, cardamom and bergamot over a calming tea-and-iris heart and a soft cedar-musk base. PP captures the spa-like, tea-driven character that set the original apart from typical fruity-florals, though it reads a little flatter and lighter. A versatile, uplifting daytime scent for a fraction of the Burberry price.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with moderate longevity makes it perfect for office and casual wear. While some find it suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage might not make it ideal for formal evening events.
Seasons
The fresh, spicy-tea character makes it a natural spring and summer wear, with the woody base extending it into milder autumn; it lacks the warmth for deep winter.
Occasions
Its calm, versatile, spa-like profile is highly office- and daytime-appropriate, with enough freshness for casual and date wear.
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 Musk, Bergamot, Iris
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Striking For Women EDP
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