Is Perfume Parlour Sovereign Scent For Men a dupe of Creed Royal Scottish Lavender?

Sovereign Scent For Men 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 - Royal Scottish Lavender EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Sovereign Scent For Men EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Royal Scottish Lavender EDP A Sovereign Scent For Men 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 Scottish Lavender EDP
Sovereign Scent For Men EDP

Notes

Royal Scottish Lavender
Sovereign Scent For Men

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Bergamot 52% vs 53%
Citrus 47% vs 46%
Sandalwood 40% vs 38%
Spicy Notes 34% vs 33%
Vanilla 24% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 52% vs 53%
Citrus 47% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Lavender 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 40% vs 38%
Spicy Notes 34% vs 33%
Vanilla 24% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Scottish Lavender Sovereign Scent For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Royal Scottish Lavender

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Date Casual Formal

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.

Sovereign Scent For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Citrus, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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Royal Scottish Lavender EDP

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