Is Perfume Parlour Madeleine a dupe of Cerruti 1881?
1881 EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | F |
| 1990 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Madeleine EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- 1881
- Madeleine
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Which Should You Buy?
A timeless green woody classic that is quietly masculine and effortlessly refined. Perfect for men who value subtle elegance over loud statements. Reliable for daily wear and never out of place.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of 1881 Cerruti - a powdery fragrance led by Iris, Violet, Freesia, with floral 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
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Musk
12%
vs
23%
Sandalwood
12%
vs
30%
Vetiver
24%
Rose
19%
Ylang-Ylang
19%
Lily of the Valley
19%
Blackcurrant
19%
Oakmoss
17%
Pine
17%
Cypress
15%
Juniper
15%
Lavender
15%
Bergamot
15%
Cedar
15%
Carnation
14%
Patchouli
13%
Galbanum
13%
Pepper
13%
Elemi
12%
Coriander
41%
Tuberose
35%
Iris
30%
Amber
27%
Violet
27%
Chamomile
24%
Freesia
23%
Jasmine
20%
Vanilla
19%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its aromatic woods, green herbs, and mossy-earthy base make it ideal for spring and fall, evoking forests and clean air. Light projection and freshness limit its impact in winter, but it can be crisp enough for cooler summer evenings.
Occasions
Soft projection and an understated, clean character make it perfect for office or casual use. It is inoffensive but lacks the sweetness or boldness for romantic dates or formal events.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date 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 2 of its 11 notes, including Sandalwood, Musk
Adds amber and chamomile, drops bergamot and blackcurrant
Where to buy
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$25.95 plus sales tax
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$25.95 plus sales tax
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