Is Perfume Parlour Dusk a dupe of Frédéric Malle The Dawn?

The Dawn Parfum

Frédéric Malle by Carlos Benaïm Original Acquired

Dusk EDP

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The Dawn Parfum bottle The Dawn Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2018 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Dusk Eau de Parfum bottle Dusk 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 - The Dawn Parfum
A mysterious and opulent fragrance, perfect for those seeking a luxurious scent experience.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Dusk EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Frederic Malle - The Dawn. Built around Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Rose, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Frederic Malle - The Dawn.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
The Dawn Parfum A Dusk 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
The Dawn Parfum
Dusk EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 53% vs 47%
Frankincense 46% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 23% vs 28%
Labdanum 19% vs 36%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

The Dawn Dusk
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The Dawn

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The rich and intense notes of oud and frankincense make The Dawn suitable for cooler months and transitions in spring and fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its rich, luxurious composition is fitting for formal events and sophisticated date nights, less so for casual or sporty settings.

Dusk

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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
66%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Vetiver, Rose, Labdanum

Key Differences

Adds oakmoss and pink pepper, drops cypriol oil or nagarmotha and oud

Where to buy

The Dawn Parfum
Dusk EDP

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The Dawn Parfum

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Dusk EDP

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0.4 fl oz (13 ml)
1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
3.4 fl oz (100 ml)

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