Is Perfume Parlour Night Shine a dupe of Escada Moon Sparkle?

Moon Sparkle EDP

Escada by Aurélien Guichard Original Favourite

Night Shine EDP

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Moon Sparkle Eau de Parfum bottle Moon Sparkle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2007 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Night Shine Eau de Parfum bottle Night Shine 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 - Moon Sparkle EDP
A throwback to the late '00s, Escada Moon Sparkle is pure fruity-floral escapism. It's a sweet, playful scent that many adore for its juicy blackcurrant and strawberry notes, though some find it a bit too sweet or lacking in complexity. Definitely a love-it-or-leave-it kind of vibe.
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Our Verdict - Night Shine EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Moon Sparkle - a fruity fragrance led by Red Apple, Strawberry, Citruses, 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
Moon Sparkle EDP A Night Shine 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
Moon Sparkle EDP
Night Shine EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 37% vs 30%
Strawberry 29% vs 26%
Blackcurrant 27% vs 19%
Sweet Pea 26% vs 22%
Freesia 26% vs 18%
Rose 23% vs 31%
Jasmine 23% vs 27%
Red Apple 22% vs 30%
Musk 21% vs 26%
Citrus 20% vs 23%
Amber 20% vs 23%
Only in Moon Sparkle
Sandalwood 21%
Only in Night Shine
Woody Notes 19%
Shared Notes
Strawberry 29% vs 26%
Blackcurrant 27% vs 19%
Red Apple 22% vs 30%
Citrus 20% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Sweet Pea 26% vs 22%
Freesia 26% vs 18%
Rose 23% vs 31%
Jasmine 23% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 37% vs 30%
Musk 21% vs 26%
Amber 20% vs 23%
Only in Moon Sparkle
Sandalwood 21%
Only in Night Shine
Woody Notes 19%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Moon Sparkle Night Shine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Moon Sparkle

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Moon Sparkle's vibrant fruity and sweet profile makes it ideal for casual wear and summer nights. Its moderate sillage and often-cited limited longevity mean it's unlikely to overpower, but it lacks the gravitas for formal settings.

Night Shine

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

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
93%
Key Similarities

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Red Apple, Sweet Pea, Citrus

Key Differences

Adds woody notes, drops sandalwood

Where to buy

Moon Sparkle EDP
Night Shine EDP

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