Is Perfume Parlour Sterling Reflection For Men a dupe of Davidoff Silver Shadow?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Davidoff Silver Shadow treads a classy line, balancing warm spices and subtle sweetness with a touch of mature masculinity. While some find it a bit too 'old man juice' or lacking in projection, others adore its elegant blend, making it a nuanced choice for those who appreciate understated sophistication.
Perfume Parlour's budget read of Davidoff Silver Shadow, the warm orange-and-saffron spicy oriental. It captures the creamy citrus-saffron opening and cosy amber-spice drydown convincingly, though it reads a touch sweeter and simpler and projects more modestly than the smooth original.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and warm, woody-spicy accords make it ideal for office wear and more formal settings where subtlety is key. For dates, it's suitably sensual without being overpowering. Its gentle projection makes it less suitable for high-energy activities like sport.
Seasons
The warm orange, saffron and amber spice feel cosiest in autumn and winter and heavy in heat.
Occasions
A warm, intimate spicy-oriental best for evenings and dates, with enough restraint for daytime.
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 10 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Cedar, Amber
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Silver Shadow EDP
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