Is Perfume Parlour Smokey Blur a dupe of DKNY Cashmere Mist?

Cashmere Mist EDP

DKNY by Nicholas Calderone Original Statement

Smokey Blur 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 - Cashmere Mist EDP
This is a clean, comforting musk that's either a cozy embrace or a dated powder bomb, depending on who you ask. Seriously divisive for some, a holy grail for others.
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Our Verdict - Smokey Blur EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Cashmere Mist - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Cashmere Mist EDP A Smokey Blur 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
Cashmere Mist EDP
Smokey Blur EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Sandalwood 23% vs 30%
Amber 22% vs 23%
Vanilla 21% vs 19%
Only in Smokey Blur
Iris 27%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Only in Cashmere Mist
Suede 42% Jasmine 29%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 23% vs 30%
Amber 22% vs 23%
Vanilla 21% vs 19%
Only in Cashmere Mist
Musk 32%
Only in Smokey Blur
Iris 27%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Cashmere Mist Smokey Blur
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Cashmere Mist

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its soft and comforting nature makes it perfect for casual wear or as a bedtime scent. While some find it office-appropriate, others note its potential for strong projection and powdery intensity, making it less suitable for formal or invigorating sports settings.

Smokey Blur

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral 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
61%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Bergamot, Amber, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Adds iris, drops jasmine and musk

Where to buy

Cashmere Mist EDP
Smokey Blur EDP
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