Is Perfume Parlour Blue Enchantment a dupe of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman?
Blue Talisman Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Blue Enchantment EDP
Blue Talisman (Ex Nihilo) and Blue Enchantment (Perfume Parlour) share a remarkable similarity, but diverge in price and refinement. Talisman, an extrait, boasts a potentially richer, albeit divisive, composition, with some finding it either masterful or synthetic. Enchantment offers a budget-friendly EDP interpretation, mirroring the woody-floral-sweet core of Talisman. Choosing between them hinges on your budget and risk tolerance: are you willing to splurge and potentially dislike Blue Talisman, or save money with a very close approximation?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original creation and its nuances.
- You prefer extrait concentrations for longevity.
- You're seeking a potentially unique, challenging scent.
- Price is not a significant factor.
- You want a very close approximation on a budget.
- You prefer not to blind-buy expensive fragrances.
- You enjoy exploring affordable alternatives.
- You like the original's concept but want a safer blind buy.
This Extrait version of Blue Talisman is a divisive one. While some hail it as a masterpiece and a compliment magnet, others find it cloying, synthetic, or a redundant upgrade to the original EDP. Sample first to see if you get the pear nectar or the pickle juice.
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Ex Nihilo Blue Talisman (2025) by Jordi Fernández - the woody-led composition with pear, orange blossom and amberwood as the canonical signature. Honest dupe-fidelity at PP's budget price point.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent extrait concentration and strong projection mean it's perhaps too much for a quiet office, despite its inherent freshness. However, its complex, long-lasting nature makes it excellent for dates, casual outings, and even formal events, offering depth without being overly stuffy.
Seasons
The woody-led composition with amberwood base reads strongest in spring-summer where the lighter character shines.
Occasions
Bright woody-led signature fits office, casual day, and date wear ideally.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Ambroxan, Jasmine, Vanilla
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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