DKNY Red Delicious Eau de Parfum vs Qamar Eau de Parfum

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DKNY Red Delicious Eau de Parfum bottle DKNY Red Delicious EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2006 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Qamar Eau de Parfum bottle Qamar EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - DKNY Red Delicious EDP
A divisive fruity-floral, DKNY Red Delicious splits opinion between 'deliciously juicy' and 'synthetic shampoo'. While some find its red apple and berry combination uplifting, others are put off by a 'sour' note, proving that one person's fresh can be another's headache.
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Our Verdict - Qamar EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Frederic Malle - The Moon - a fruity fragrance led by Saffron, Litchi, Raspberry, with warm spicy 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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
DKNY Red Delicious EDP
Qamar EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 51% vs 28%
Litchi 48% vs 33%
Only in Qamar
Saffron 38%
Shared Notes
Rose 27% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Leather 36% vs 19%
Amber 32% vs 26%
Only in DKNY Red Delicious
Vanilla 32%

Accords

DKNY Red Delicious Qamar
100%
Fruity
90%
Woody
66%
56%
Fresh
Powdery
54%
50%
Sweet
49%
Rose
44%
Tropical
Floral
42%
Fruity shared
100%
90%
66%
56%
54%
50%
49%
44%
42%

Performance

DKNY Red Delicious Qamar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

DKNY Red Delicious

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and fruity profile makes it highly suitable for casual wear and daily office use, especially since many reviews mention it being non-offensive and 'shampoo-like'. The moderate sillage and longevity mean it won't overpower, but its playful character might be less fitting for very formal events.

Qamar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Leather, Raspberry notes

Key Differences

Adds red berries and red currant, drops apple and vanilla

Where to buy

DKNY Red Delicious EDP
Qamar EDP
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