Is Perfume Parlour Bold Statement a dupe of Cartier Déclaration?
Déclaration Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | 1998 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bold Statement EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast, a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, spicy journey that's definitely not for everyone - the cumin note particularly polarises opinion, smelling like exotic spices to some and body odour to others. Definitely sample before committing.
Bold Statement chases Cartier Declaration's cohesive spicy-woody signature: the cardamom-and-caraway spice, citrus-aromatic lift and smoky tea-vetiver-leather base all read recognisably. The dupe flattens the original's elegant, no-note-dominates blending and trims its sillage, wearing skin-close, but as a budget spicy-aromatic it captures the refined, masculine character for a fraction of the price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
This perfume is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, thanks to its bold spicy and woody accords. While too strong for many office environments and completely unsuitable for sport, its sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal occasions, despite some reports of middling longevity.
Seasons
A dry spicy-aromatic woody works across spring and cooler months, feeling a touch sharp in peak summer.
Occasions
Its refined, sophisticated character suits the office and formal wear as much as relaxed daytime.
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 5 of its 18 notes, including Leather, Bitter Orange, Cedar
Adds amber and artemisia, drops amberwood and benzoin
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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