Is Perfume Parlour Noir Substance a dupe of Clinique Aromatics in Black?
Aromatics in Black EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noir Substance EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Aromatics in Black is an opulent, resinous floral that radiates plush warmth without ever feeling heavy-handed. It balances creamy florals, smoky resins, and a subtle fruity sweetness for a quietly confident, modern classic.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Aromatics in Black - a floral fragrance led by Fruits, with woody depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Best suited for autumn and winter due to its resinous, ambery base, creamy florals and plush fruit. Its warmth and moderate projection make it comforting in cool weather, while the rich blend can be too heavy for hot summer days.
Occasions
Its elegant, mysterious character fits formal and date settings, while moderate projection and lack of cloying sweetness allow for office and casual wear. Too plush and enveloping for sport or high-activity occasions.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 4 of its 5 notes, including Myrrh, Vetiver, Jasmine
Adds fruity notes, drops bergamot and grapefruit
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.