Is Perfume Parlour Excitement a dupe of Calvin Klein Euphoria Men?

Excitement EDP

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Euphoria Men Eau de Toilette bottle Euphoria Men EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Excitement Eau de Parfum bottle Excitement EDP
$25.95+ tax from
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Euphoria Men EDT
A zesty, peppery-fresh burst opens into crisp woods and supple suede, making Euphoria Men a versatile signature for those who want a modern spicy scent without overpowering the room.
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Our Verdict - Excitement EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Euphoria - a aromatic fragrance led by bright opening notes, 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 compare
Euphoria Men EDT A Excitement 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
Euphoria Men EDT
Excitement EDP

Notes

Only in Euphoria Men
Pepper Pepper 50% Ginger Ginger 50%
Shared Notes
Basil Basil 34% vs 100%
Only in Euphoria Men
Sage Sage 33% Cedar Cedar 32%
Shared Notes
Amber Amber 27% vs 53%
Patchouli Patchouli 21% vs 46%
Only in Euphoria Men
Suede Suede 26% Mahogany Mahogany 24%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Euphoria Men Excitement
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Euphoria Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The fresh spicy and woody character makes it ideal for spring and fall, when crisp air complements its vibrant ginger and herbal notes. It can work in summer due to its lightness but may lack punch for the coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and versatile freshness make it a strong choice for office and casual wear, while the suede and amber give it enough intrigue for date nights. It is less suited to sport or highly formal events.

Excitement

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

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
27%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Basil, Patchouli, Amber

Key Differences

Without cedar and ginger

Where to buy

Euphoria Men EDT
Excitement EDP

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