Is Perfume Parlour Third Letter a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume C for Men?
C for Men EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Third Letter EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- C for Men
- Third Letter
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive opulent leather bomb. If you're after 'Tuscan Leather on acid' and don't mind dropping serious cash, C for Men delivers a beast-mode, complex take that some call a masterpiece, while others find it simply too much. Definitely not for the faint of heart, or wallet.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of C for Men by Clive C - a aromatic fragrance led by Thyme, Saffron, Mandarin Orange, with warm spicy 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 exceptional longevity and beast-mode sillage make it unsuitable for an office setting. This is best reserved for special occasions or date nights, where its bold character and luxurious feel can truly shine without overwhelming.
Seasons
The aromatic 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 aromatic, warm spicy 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 7 of its 11 notes, including Mandarin, Iris, Saffron
Adds elemi and jasmine, drops frankincense and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Third Letter EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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