Is Perfume Parlour Eternal Zest a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume Timeless?

Eternal Zest EDP

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Eternal Zest Eau de Parfum bottle Eternal Zest 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 - Timeless EDP
A beautifully blended modern take on a classic, masculine aromatic fougère. It's an effortlessly sophisticated scent with undeniable quality, though its eye-watering price tag for moderate longevity might leave some feeling short-changed.
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Our Verdict - Eternal Zest EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Timeless by Clive Christian - a citrus fragrance led by Lime, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Timeless EDP A Eternal Zest 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
Timeless EDP
Eternal Zest EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lime 34% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Lavender 27% vs 53%
Coriander 23% vs 46%
Only in Timeless
Mint 27% Nutmeg 21%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 34% vs 53%
Amber 21% vs 46%
Only in Timeless
Musk 23% Leather 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Timeless Eternal Zest
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Timeless

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Despite its initial strong projection, Timeless settles into a refined sillage, making it highly appropriate for office and formal settings. Its versatile aromatic nature means it adapts well to casual wear and dates, though its classic sophistication may feel a bit much for sport.

Eternal Zest

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus 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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, aromatic 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.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Vetiver, Amber

Key Differences

Without bitter orange and ginger

Where to buy

Timeless EDP
Eternal Zest EDP

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Eternal Zest EDP

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0.4 fl oz (13 ml)
1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
3.4 fl oz (100 ml)

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