Is Perfume Parlour Dark Poem a dupe of Frédéric Malle Noir Epices?
Noir Epices EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2000 | Year | 2000 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dark Poem EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Noir Epices
- Dark Poem
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Which Should You Buy?
Noir Epices is a truly polarising fragrance; a sophisticated, spicy oriental that some hail as a masterpiece and others find far too vintage, bordering on medicinal. You'll either adore its bitter orange and clove intensity or recoil from its potent blend.
A budget take on Frederic Malle's Noir Epices - the same juicy rose wrapped in a warm symphony of cinnamon, clove, pepper and nutmeg over creamy sandalwood. Dark Poem captures that spicy-rose character but reads flatter and shorter-lived than the niche original, the spice rougher and the sandalwood drydown thinner.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it less suitable for an office setting, where it might be too dominant. However, its complex, luxurious spicy profile is perfectly suited for formal events and intimate dates, offering a distinctive and memorable presence.
Seasons
The warm spices, rose and creamy woods are made for cold autumn and winter, feeling heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Rich and spicy, it leans to evenings, dates and dressier occasions over the office or sport.
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 11 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Orange, Sandalwood
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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