Is Perfume Parlour Incantation a dupe of Dior Gris Montaigne?
Gris Montaigne EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Incantation EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Gris Montaigne
- Incantation
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper masterpiece, oozing understated elegance and sophistication. A truly divisive scent, loved by many for its unique blend of woody florals and hated by a few who find it too harsh or reminiscent of unexpected things. It's a real shame it's discontinued, but if you can find it, you're in for a treat.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of CD - Gris Montaigne - a woody fragrance led by Bergamot, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its elegant and often subtle projection makes it suitable for office and formal wear, where it projects sophistication without being overbearing. Though some find it feminine, many note its unisex appeal, making it versatile for various dressier occasions. Its performance is generally good, ensuring it lasts without being a beast, hence its flexibility.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the woody, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the woody 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 7 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber
Without grapefruit and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Incantation EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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