Is Perfume Parlour NYC Male a dupe of Calvin Klein Man?
Man EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
NYC Male EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper dark horse, often compared to Fahrenheit but for a fiver. It's a clean, spicy-woody violet leaf bomb that's either a classic hidden gem or a fleeting, generic disappointment, depending on who you ask. Performance is the biggest sticking point, but the scent itself has a loyal following.
NYC Male targets Calvin Klein's CK Man - the tart, peppery violet-leaf woody-spice that balanced green herbs against creamy amber. The dupe captures the violet-leaf-and-herbs signature but renders it flatter, with the coniferous-creamy contrast simplified and projection sitting closer to the skin than the well-balanced original.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 versatile fresh, woody, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for everyday wear, particularly the office and casual outings. However, its often-reported moderate sillage and longevity prevent it from being a powerhouse for formal events or intense sport.
Seasons
The green, herbal woody-spice is most at home in mild spring and autumn weather where the tart freshness and warm woods balance well.
Occasions
A versatile, well-balanced masculine suited to the office, daily wear and casual outings rather than formal events.
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.
Shares 13 of its 14 notes, including Violet Leaf, Musk, Amber
Adds peppermint
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
NYC Male EDP
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