Gloria EDP

Cacharel by Olivier Cresp Original
46%

Kudos EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Gloria Eau de Parfum bottle Gloria EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2002 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Kudos Eau de Parfum bottle Kudos EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gloria EDP
This discontinued gem still holds a passionate following, hailed as a unique, irresistible potion. Finding an original bottle means shelling out serious cash, prompting a fierce hunt for dupes. It's a sweet, boozy cherry-almond dream that's sorely missed by many.
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Our Verdict - Kudos EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gloria - a floral fragrance led by Hibiscus, Bulgarian rose, Amber, with amber 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
Gloria EDP
Kudos EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 25% vs 28%
Hibiscus 20% vs 37%
Rose 19% vs 33%
Only in Gloria
Amaretto 35%
Shared Notes
Pepper 28% vs 46%
Only in Kudos
Floral 54%
Shared Notes
Cherry 26% vs 26%
Almond 24% vs 23%
Tonka Bean 19% vs 19%
Cedar 14% vs 30%
Only in Gloria
Styrax 15%

Accords

Gloria Kudos
100%
Almond
48%
Floral
90%
82%
Fruity
69%
Amber
78%
73%
Vanilla
73%
Sweet
66%
66%
Cherry
58%
Nutty
Woody
42%
100%
Floral shared
48%
90%
82%
Amber shared
69%
78%
73%
Sweet shared
73%
66%
66%
58%
42%

Performance

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Gloria

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its rich, boozy gourmand profile and reported 'intense, long lasting' nature make it more suitable for evening or special occasions. While some found it office friendly due to its 'soft' and 'subtle' nature, many reviews describe it as a 'heady' and 'sexy' scent perfect for attracting attention.

Kudos

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, amber signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
46%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, amber, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Gloria EDP
Kudos EDP
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