Is Perfume Parlour Pelargonium a dupe of Frédéric Malle Geranium Pour Monsieur?
Geranium Pour Monsieur EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Pelargonium EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Geranium Pour Monsieur
- Pelargonium
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a real Marmite scent and no mistake. It's either a cool, clean, sophisticated breath of fresh air or a glorified mouthwash, depending on who you ask (and possibly what brand of toothpaste they use). Definitely not a blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Frederic Malle - Geranium Pour Monsieur - a aromatic fragrance led by Star Anise, Geranium, Mint, with warm spicy 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
Mint
31%
vs
28%
Geranium
30%
vs
33%
Clove
27%
vs
53%
Cinnamon
25%
vs
46%
Star Anise
21%
vs
37%
Sandalwood
17%
vs
19%
Incense
16%
vs
23%
Styrax
16%
vs
26%
Benzoin
16%
vs
30%
Eucalyptus
24%
Lily of the Valley
23%
Musk
18%
Basil
16%
Ambroxan
15%
Mint
31%
vs
28%
Geranium
30%
vs
33%
Star Anise
21%
vs
37%
Basil
16%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The fresh, green, and aromatic accords make it perfectly suited for office wear, despite some comments on its intensity. Its invigorating nature also makes it great for casual daytime or sport, while the unique and sophisticated dry-down allows it to transition to more formal settings, though its 'toothpaste' opening might deter some from date nights.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Geranium, Cinnamon
Without ambroxan and basil
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Pelargonium EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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