Is Perfume Parlour Breganze a dupe of Diesel?

Diesel EDP

Diesel by Geza Schoen Original Acquired

Breganze EDP

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Diesel Eau de Parfum bottle Diesel EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
1996 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Diesel EDP
This one's a relic from the 90s, and it smells like it. Polarising, with some finding it a nostalgic gem and others dismissing it as synthetic and cheap. If you're after a peppery, slightly leathery unisex scent with a vintage vibe, hunt it down. Otherwise, move along.
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Our Verdict - Breganze EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Diesel. Built around Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Cardamom, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Diesel.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Diesel EDP A Breganze 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
Diesel EDP
Breganze EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Amber 100% vs 100%
Bergamot 7% vs 100%
Lemon 7% vs 16%
Mandarin 7% vs 10%
Jasmine 7% vs 11%
Geranium 7% vs 12%
Cardamom 7% vs 14%
Ginger 7% vs 11%
Tonka Bean 7% vs 9%
Galbanum 7% vs 13%
Only in Breganze
Bergamot 100%
Shared Notes
Lemon 7% vs 16%
Mandarin 7% vs 10%
Jasmine 7% vs 11%
Geranium 7% vs 12%
Cardamom 7% vs 14%
Ginger 7% vs 11%
Tonka Bean 7% vs 9%
Galbanum 7% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Amber 100% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Diesel Breganze
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Diesel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its strong peppery and warm spicy character makes it a bit too bold for a formal office setting. It shines in casual or cooler weather date scenarios, where its unique blend can be appreciated, as mentioned by reviewers.

Breganze

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, warm spicy 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
42%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 14 notes, including Ginger, Mandarin, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds caraway and carnation

Where to buy

Diesel EDP
Breganze EDP
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