Is Perfume Parlour Breganze Quality a dupe of Diesel Bad?

Bad EDT

Diesel by Carlos Benaïm, Anne Flipo Original Favourite

Breganze Quality EDP

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Bad Eau de Toilette bottle Bad EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Breganze Quality Eau de Parfum bottle Breganze Quality EDP
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Best value £0.32/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 - Bad EDT
Diesel Bad is a classic love-it-or-hate-it scent. Half the internet thinks it's a generic, headache-inducing mess, but its devoted fans say it's an underrated, compliment-getting monster akin to Invictus, but with a grown-up twist. Undeniably mass-appealing, but certainly not for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Breganze Quality EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Diesel Bad. Built around Bergamot, Cardamom, Caviar, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Diesel Bad.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Bad EDT A Breganze Quality 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
Bad EDT
Breganze Quality EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Caviar 43% vs 33%
Lavender 31% vs 31%
Bergamot 27% vs 100%
Cardamom 23% vs 35%
Tobacco 21% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Caviar 43% vs 33%
Only in Bad
Iris 30% Sage 27%
Only in Breganze Quality
Cardamom 35% Lavender 32%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 21% vs 100%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Bad Breganze Quality
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Bad

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature make it less suitable for the office, but stellar for dates or casual outings where you want to be noticed. While some find it too casual for formal events, its versatility means it can adapt, especially in colder weather. Many reviewers highlight its 'beast mode' performance and compliment-getting ability.

Breganze Quality

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, 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 warm spicy 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
7%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Cardamom, Caviar

Key Differences

Adds ambroxan and iris

Where to buy

Bad EDT
Breganze Quality EDP
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