Is Perfume Parlour Venezuelan Secret a dupe of Carolina Herrera CH Men Prive?
CH Men Prive EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Venezuelan Secret EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- CH Men Prive
- Venezuelan Secret
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a damn shame it got discontinued, because Men Privée is a leather-forward, boozy powerhouse. If you can get your hands on an older batch, you're in for a treat; just be warned that newer versions might not pack the same punch.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Carolina Herrera - CH Men Prive - a aromatic fragrance led by Pomelo, Grapefruit, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong boozy and leather accords, coupled with a generally good projection (for older batches at least), make it too intense for the office. However, it's perfect for date nights, evenings out, and formal events where its alluring, confident presence can truly shine. Some found it suitable for casual wear as well, hinting at a certain versatility despite its intensity.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic 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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Sage, Pomelo, Woody Notes
Without thyme and whisky
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Venezuelan Secret EDP
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