Is Perfume Parlour Twelve a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume L for Men?

L for Men EDP

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Twelve EDP

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L for Men Eau de Parfum bottle L for Men EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2014 Year -
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Twelve Eau de Parfum bottle Twelve EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L for Men EDP
A truly classic British gentleman's scent, Clive Christian L for Men is a high-quality woody-citrus masterpiece. While some find it a bit too stuffy, those who appreciate its sophisticated charm consider it a signature-worthy fragrance.
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Our Verdict - Twelve EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of L for Men by Clive C - a citrus fragrance led by Petitgrain, Grapefruit, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
L for Men EDP A Twelve EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
L for Men EDP
Twelve EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Petitgrain 55% vs 53%
Grapefruit 44% vs 46%
Canadian Fir Balsam 33% vs 26%
Vetiver 25% vs 19%
Cedar 23% vs 23%
Musk 16% vs 30%
Only in Twelve
Rose 54% Oud 46%
Shared Notes
Petitgrain 55% vs 53%
Grapefruit 44% vs 46%
Only in Twelve
Rose 54% Oud 46%
Shared Notes
Canadian Fir Balsam 33% vs 26%
Vetiver 25% vs 19%
Cedar 23% vs 23%
Musk 16% vs 30%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

L for Men Twelve
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its refined, long-lasting nature makes it excellent for formal and office settings, conveying serious confidence. While some find it a bit too 'dressed up' for casual wear, its luxurious feel suits dates perfectly.

Twelve

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Grapefruit, Musk

Key Differences

Without oud and rose

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

L for Men EDP

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