Is Perfume Parlour Forever Violet a dupe of Calvin Klein Eternity Purple Orchid?
Eternity Purple Orchid EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2003 | Year | 2003 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Forever Violet EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but fans will go to great lengths to restock this unique purple floral. If you can get past the divisive opening and find it works with your skin's chemistry, you'll be treated to a soft, lingering scent that draws compliments.
Forever Violet chases Calvin Klein Eternity Purple Orchid's watery fruity-floral and lands the candied plum-and-peach heart well. It reads flatter and a touch more synthetic than the original, but the soft, soapy orchid haze is convincingly there for a budget bottle.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 delicate, clean floral profile and moderate projection make it an excellent choice for office wear or casual outings, where it's pleasant without being overpowering. While some find it romantic, its subtle nature might be too demure for very formal events. It's often described as clean and fresh, lending itself well to everyday use and even light sport.
Seasons
The watery green florals and candied fruit feel fresh and pretty in warm spring and summer weather, fading too thin in the cold.
Occasions
Its soft, romantic fruity-floral character suits casual days, easy dates and daily wear over formal or sporty settings.
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 12 notes is in the original, including Peach, Musk, Heliotrope
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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