Is Perfume Parlour Flower Substance II a dupe of Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique?
Fleur Narcotique EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Flower Substance II EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Ex Nihilo's Fleur Narcotique is a divisive one. It's either a beautiful, fresh-fruity floral masterpiece that pulls compliments, or a screechy, synthetic fabric softener that's aggressively 'clean'. Sample before committing to the hefty price tag.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ex Nihilo Fleur Narcotique Blossom - a floral fragrance led by Calabrian Bergamot, Litchi, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and floral profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, with many reviewers calling it an 'office-appropriate' and 'easy reach' scent. While some find its longevity good for a night out, its relatively softer sillage and linear nature reduce its scoring for formal events and date nights.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Woody Notes, Musk, Bergamot
Adds moss, drops oakmoss and peach
Where to buy
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Flower Substance II EDP
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£455.82
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£455.82
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