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Himalaya Eau de Parfum bottle Himalaya EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2002 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Sovereign Agar Eau de Parfum bottle Sovereign Agar EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Himalaya EDP
This one's a proper clean scent, but don't expect fireworks. It's a professional and understated choice for those who value subtlety, though its performance can be a bit of a let-down for the price.
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Our Verdict - Sovereign Agar EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Royal Oud - a woody fragrance led by Cedar, Galbanum, with citrus 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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Himalaya EDP
Sovereign Agar EDP

Notes

Only in Himalaya
Sandalwood 100%
Only in Sovereign Agar
Lemon 54% Bergamot 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 45% vs 46%
Only in Sovereign Agar
Sandalwood 53%

Accords

Himalaya Sovereign Agar
100%
Citrus
78%
85%
Woody
90%
71%
Powdery
67%
Musky
54%
Green
66%
57%
Amber
54%
Aromatic
51%
Animalic
44%
Balsamic
Citrus shared
100%
78%
Woody shared
85%
90%
71%
Musky shared
67%
54%
66%
57%
54%
51%
44%

Performance

Himalaya Sovereign Agar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Himalaya

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office or sport, where subtlety is key. Despite its elegance, limited projection and longevity mean it might fade too quickly for a date or grand formal event.

Sovereign Agar

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Himalaya EDP
Sovereign Agar EDP
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