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Le Parfum Royal bottle Le Parfum Royal EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year 2007
££ Price Tier £
Dark Venom Eau de Parfum bottle Dark Venom EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Parfum Royal EDP
A majestic symphony of citrus, regal rose, and opulent patchouli, Le Parfum Royal envelops you in modern royalty. Bold yet refined, it's a confident signature for those who command attention with understated power.
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Our Verdict - Dark Venom EDP
Perfume Parlour's budget version of Dior Midnight Poison, that gothic dark-rose icon. It captures the citrus-cut rose and velvety patchouli-amber drydown, just rendered flatter and with the original's projection-bomb power pulled in close.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Parfum Royal EDP
Dark Venom EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 46%
Only in Dark Venom
Bergamot 54%
Shared Notes
Rose 53% vs 100%
Only in Le Parfum Royal
Neroli 47%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 28% vs 37%
Amber 26% vs 32%
Vanilla 24% vs 30%
Only in Le Parfum Royal
Sandalwood 21%

Accords

Le Parfum Royal Dark Venom
95%
Citrus
85%
Woody
60%
Rose
85%
65%
Warm Spicy
45%
60%
Amber
65%
Sweet
60%
95%
Woody shared
85%
60%
85%
Warm Spicy shared
65%
45%
Amber shared
60%
65%
60%

Performance

Le Parfum Royal Dark Venom
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Parfum Royal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The luminous citrus and floral heart shine in spring and early fall, while the rich patchouli, sandalwood, and warm amber ground it for cooler weather. Its warmth and projection can be a bit much for peak summer or deepest winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This scent balances regal presence with versatility, making it ideal for dates and formal settings. Projection and complexity mean it may be a touch strong for office or sport, but it's polished enough for professional wear in moderation.

Dark Venom

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The dark rose, patchouli and amber are built for cold weather, where the velvety depth blooms; summer heat would make it heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

A dramatic, sensual dark rose that suits dates and formal evenings far more than daytime or office wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Parfum Royal EDP
Dark Venom EDP
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