Is Perfume Parlour Sovereign Scent For Men a dupe of Creed Royal Scottish Lavender?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued Creed is a classic barbershop scent, clean and fresh with a good dose of lavender. It's high quality, but don't expect beast-mode performance; it's a skin scent for many, though some find it office-appropriate.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Royal Scottish Lavender - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Citrus, with aromatic 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh character and moderate sillage make it suitable for office wear, though some find it too light for broader appeal. The subtle nature means it wouldn't be overpowering in formal or casual settings, and a wedding guest also found it fitting.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic 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 Bergamot, Citrus, Sandalwood
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Royal Scottish Lavender EDP
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