Is Perfume Parlour London Crown a dupe of Creed Royal Mayfair?

Royal Mayfair EDP

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London Crown EDP

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Royal Mayfair Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Mayfair EDP
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London Crown Eau de Parfum bottle London Crown EDP
£566.99 from
100ml at MyBeauty.Boutique
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£14.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.39/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Royal Mayfair EDP
Royal Mayfair is a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either adore its unique, rosy-eucalyptus charm, or find it utterly repulsive. It's a polarizing scent for a reason, but those who love it, really love it. Just don't blind buy, mate.
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Our Verdict - London Crown EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Royal Mayfair - a citrus fragrance led by Lime, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Royal Mayfair EDP A London Crown 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
Royal Mayfair EDP
London Crown EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Eucalyptus 46% vs 38%
Cedar 29% vs 33%
Lime 27% vs 100%
Orange 23% vs 28%
Only in Royal Mayfair
Pine 38% Gin 35%
Shared Notes
Lime 27% vs 100%
Only in Royal Mayfair
Pine 38% Gin 35%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Eucalyptus 46% vs 38%
Cedar 29% vs 33%
Orange 23% vs 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Royal Mayfair London Crown
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Mayfair

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated aromatic and woody profile, mixed with a prominent rose, lends itself well to formal and date settings. While some find its opening too bold for the office, its moderate projection and lasting power make it suitable for more relaxed work environments.

London Crown

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral 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
80%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Orange, Lime, Cedar

Key Differences

Without gin and pine

Where to buy

Royal Mayfair EDP
London Crown EDP
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