Is Perfume Parlour Generation a dupe of Ex Nihilo Vetiver Moloko?

Vetiver Moloko EDP

Ex Nihilo   Original Statement

Generation EDP

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Vetiver Moloko Eau de Parfum bottle Vetiver Moloko 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 - Vetiver Moloko EDP
This Ex Nihilo offering is divisive as hell. While some find Vetiver Moloko a delightful, creamy vetiver, many are left underwhelmed by its astronomical price tag and genuinely terrible performance. You'd be silly not to sample first, or simply choose a more reliable vetiver.
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Our Verdict - Generation EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ex Nihilo - Vetiver Moloko - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Bulgarian Rose, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Vetiver Moloko EDP A Generation 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
Vetiver Moloko EDP
Generation EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 56% vs 53%
Cypress 50% vs 46%
Milk 49% vs 53%
Vetiver 44% vs 33%
Rose 43% vs 46%
Amyris 28% vs 28%
Vanilla 27% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 56% vs 53%
Rose 43% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Cypress 50% vs 46%
Milk 49% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 44% vs 33%
Amyris 28% vs 28%
Vanilla 27% vs 38%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Vetiver Moloko Generation
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Vetiver Moloko

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its generally weak projection makes it office-friendly, as it won't offend anyone. However, this same lack of presence means it struggles in loud casual settings or formal events where you'd want to make more of an impression.

Generation

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus 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.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Amyris, Bergamot, Milk

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Vetiver Moloko EDP
Generation EDP

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