Is Perfume Parlour Bookcase a dupe of Byredo Bibliothèque?

Bibliothèque EDP

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Bookcase EDP

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Bibliothèque Eau de Parfum bottle Bibliothèque EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2017 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bibliothèque EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Don't go in expecting dusty old books, because what you get is a bold, sweet, and divisive plum-and-leather punch to the face. You'll either adore its unique swagger or run for the hills.
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Our Verdict - Bookcase EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Byredo Bibliotheque. Built around Peach, Peony, Plum, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Byredo Bibliotheque.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Bibliothèque EDP A Bookcase EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bibliothèque EDP
Bookcase EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 59% vs 21%
Plum 56% vs 24%
Peach 43% vs 27%
Peony 40% vs 26%
Patchouli 23% vs 35%
Vanilla 21% vs 28%
Musk 20% vs 36%
Only in Bibliothèque
Leather 34%
Only in Bibliothèque
Plum 56% Peach 44%
Shared Notes
Violet 59% vs 21%
Peony 40% vs 26%
Only in Bookcase
Peach 27% Plum 25%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 23% vs 35%
Vanilla 21% vs 28%
Musk 20% vs 36%
Only in Bibliothèque
Leather 34%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Bibliothèque Bookcase
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bibliothèque

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this scent can be a bit much for the office. Its unique, sensual fruity-leather profile shines best on dates and evenings out, though it can dress up a casual vibe if applied sparingly.

Bookcase

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

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.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli

Key Differences

Without leather

Where to buy

Bibliothèque EDP
Bookcase EDP
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