Is Perfume Parlour Sun Down a dupe of Carolina Herrera Nightfall Patchouli?
Nightfall Patchouli EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sun Down EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Nightfall Patchouli is a captivating, sweet and spicy crowd-pleaser, but a 'patchouli' perfume it ain't. It's a gorgeous scent but divisive on whether it lives up to its name or its hefty price tag. Go for the dupe if you're on a budget.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of NighTom Fordall Patchouli - a woody fragrance led by Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and elegant, warm character make it versatile for both office and formal settings, while its sensual sweetness shines on a date. Its wearability is a highlight, making it suitable for casual wear as well, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.
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 3 of its 7 notes, including Patchouli, Cinnamon, Benzoin
Adds bergamot and iris
Where to buy
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Sun Down EDP
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