Is Perfume Parlour Gallic Secret a dupe of Ex Nihilo French Affair?
French Affair EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | 2017 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Gallic Secret EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- French Affair
- Gallic Secret
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Which Should You Buy?
French Affair is a divisive beast: a modern chypre that’s either a masterpiece of sophisticated, earthy allure or a musty old house, depending on who you ask. Brace yourself for compliments, or complaints.
A budget interpretation of Ex Nihilo's French Affair. The sensual rose-and-patchouli heart over mossy green woods is the song of the original, and this dupe captures that modern chypre swagger, though it reads cleaner and less mossy-sophisticated, with the oakmoss and vetiver depth softened.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and impressive longevity often highlighted by reviewers, it's best reserved for social outings where it won't overwhelm. While it has an elegant side suitable for formal events, its unique, earthy character also makes it intriguing for dates and more curated casual settings.
Seasons
The mossy rose-patchouli chypre character is rich and earthy, suiting autumn, cooler spring and winter more than summer heat.
Occasions
Its sensual, sophisticated depth is made for evenings, dates and formal nights rather than sport or a bright daytime office.
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 Oakmoss, Rose, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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