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Falkar Eau de Parfum bottle Falkar EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Illusions Eau de Parfum bottle Illusions EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Falkar EDP
This isn't for the faint of heart. Falkar is a powerhouse oud that proudly flaunts its animalic, leathery side. It's divisive, raw, and unapologetically masculine, smelling like a horse stable in the best possible way. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for challenging, bold scents.
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Our Verdict - Illusions EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rasasi - Wahami - a woody fragrance led by bright opening notes, with oud depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Falkar EDP
Illusions EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Oud 33% vs 30%

Accords

Falkar Illusions
100%
Woody
90%
72%
Oud
78%
68%
Musky
52%
Amber
66%
Aromatic
54%
51%
Powdery
49%
Earthy
45%
Cinnamon
Woody shared
100%
90%
Oud shared
72%
78%
68%
Amber shared
52%
66%
54%
51%
49%
45%

Performance

Falkar Illusions
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Falkar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its beast mode performance and strong animalic accords make it risky for the office, but perfect for making a statement on a date or at a formal event, especially in cooler weather. It's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sports.

Illusions

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, oud signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, oud, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Falkar EDP
Illusions EDP
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