Is Perfume Parlour Erwin a dupe of Creed Erolfa?
Erolfa EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Erwin EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Erolfa
- Erwin
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Erolfa is one for the seasoned Creed connoisseur, not the casual sprayer. Its marine-fruity charm is undeniable but temperamental - brilliant for some, a fleeting phantom for others. Prepare for possible 'pissy' ambergris encounters and lamentable longevity.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Erolfa - a warm spicy fragrance led by Violet, Green Notes, Melon, with powdery 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
Lime
21%
vs
19%
Musk
20%
vs
23%
Green Notes
19%
vs
26%
Melon
17%
vs
23%
Oakmoss
16%
vs
26%
Cedar
16%
vs
30%
Ginger
14%
vs
22%
Violet
13%
vs
30%
Pepper
13%
vs
27%
Jasmine
13%
vs
31%
Cyclamen
12%
vs
18%
Amber
19%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it office-safe, despite its poor longevity. It’s perfect for casual warm-weather wear due to its bright and airy nature but lacks the lasting power and gravitas for formal evenings.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, powdery profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy 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.
Shares 11 of its 18 notes, including Ginger, Musk, Green Notes
Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops amber
Where to buy
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$272.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$331.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $98.18/fl oz
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Erwin EDP
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