Is Perfume Parlour Royal Spice a dupe of Electimuss Octavian?

Octavian EDP

Electimuss by Christian Provenzano Original

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Octavian EDP

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.

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Our Verdict - Royal Spice EDP

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.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Octavian EDP A Royal Spice 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

Octavian EDP

Royal Spice EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Saffron 55% vs 100%

Only in Octavian

Pink Pepper 45%

Only in Octavian

Rose 61% Frankincense 39%

Only in Royal Spice

Pink Pepper 100%

Only in Royal Spice

Rose 53% Frankincense 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Octavian Royal Spice

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Octavian

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

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.

Royal Spice

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy 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

91%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Rose, Saffron, Pink Pepper

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion