Is Perfume Parlour Twelve a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume L for Men?
L for Men EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Twelve EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Grapefruit, Musk
Without oud and rose
Where to buy
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