Is Perfume Parlour Venezuela II a dupe of Carolina Herrera CH Men?
CH Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Venezuela II EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A charismatic blend of sugar-dusted leather and green spice, CH Men is both inviting and sophisticated. The sweet-suede core projects modern masculinity with an easy, memorable charm.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of CH Men - a citrus fragrance led by Grass, Grapefruit, Bergamot, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
CH Men’s sweet-leather and green-grassy facets make it especially suited for fall and spring, where warmth and freshness mix best. Its vanilla-leather base also gives enough richness for winter, while lighter green notes allow some summer evening use.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and inviting sweetness make it ideal for casual or date settings, where comfort and subtle allure are key. Leather and vanilla keep it just refined enough for the office, but its richness is less suited to sport or highly formal wear.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 10 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Suede, Sandalwood
Adds sugar, drops amber and cashmere wood
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work