Octavian
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Royal Spice
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a potent, traditional rose-oud experience that some will adore for its quality and beastly performance, while others will find it too 'barnyard' or just plain unpleasant. Definitely sniff before you splurge.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Octavian Electimuss_ - a warm spicy fragrance led by Saffron, 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
| Citrus | 3% | 2% |
| Floral | 32% | 25% |
| Fruity | 3% | 5% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 15% | 14% |
| Warm | 39% | 48% |
| Woody | 4% | 4% |
| Earthy | 12% | 13% |
| Animalic | 10% | 11% |
| Fresh | 8% | 8% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
With its nuclear performance and intense oud-rose profile, Octavian is far too potent for the office or casual settings. It's best reserved for evening dates or formal events where its luxurious depth can shine without overwhelming those around you.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, 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 warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Floral accords and Rose, Frankincense notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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