Is Perfume Parlour Midnight Monarch a dupe of Byredo Reine de Nuit 2019?
Reine de Nuit 2019 EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Midnight Monarch EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a serious, opulent rose that polarises. For those who love its dark, jammy depth, it's a vampy, sexy dream. For others, it's a bit too much- like a rich aunty's lipstick mixed with a smokey ham sandwich. Regardless, it's a high-class, unique statement scent.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Reine de Nuit by Byredo - a fruity fragrance led by Blackcurrant, Saffron, with warm spicy depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong sillage and dark, rich profile make it overpowering for the office and unsuitable for casual or sport wear. This is a showstopper, best reserved for date nights or formal events where its luxurious, bold character can truly shine without overwhelming the space.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the fruity, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the fruity accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean fruity, warm spicy, smoky
Without alumroot
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