Is Perfume Parlour Scary Extreme Dark a dupe of Ghost Deep Night?

Deep Night EDT

Ghost   Original Statement

Scary Extreme Dark EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Statement
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Deep Night Eau de Toilette bottle Deep Night EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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Scary Extreme Dark Eau de Parfum bottle Scary Extreme Dark EDP
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30ml at Amazon UK
Best value £0.39/ml (90ml)
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£14.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.39/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Deep Night EDT
This one's a divisive trip down memory lane. Ghost Deep Night sparks intense nostalgia for many, citing its unique blend of fruity warmth and intriguing masculinity. Yet, recent reformulations have left some heartbroken, claiming its magic has been diluted to a mere shadow of its former self.
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Our Verdict - Scary Extreme Dark EDP
Perfume Parlour's Scary Extreme Dark chases Ghost Deep Night - the sweet rose, juicy peach-apricot and warm vanilla-musk are all present, but this dupe renders the sensual, slightly smoky original flatter and more candied, losing its cosy depth.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Deep Night EDT A Scary Extreme Dark 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
Deep Night EDT
Scary Extreme Dark EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 42% vs 39%
Woody Notes 35% vs 25%
Rose 35% vs 57%
Peach 33% vs 40%
Apricot 31% vs 35%
Musk 30% vs 31%
Amber 27% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Rose 35% vs 57%
Shared Notes
Woody Notes 35% vs 25%
Peach 33% vs 40%
Apricot 31% vs 35%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 42% vs 39%
Musk 30% vs 31%
Amber 27% vs 29%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Deep Night Scary Extreme Dark
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Deep Night

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Deep Night's rich, dark, and sensual character, combined with its occasional strong projection, makes it less suited for professional or very casual daytime wear. It excels in evening settings, especialy for dates, where its romantic and mysterious qualities can truly shine.

Scary Extreme Dark

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm vanilla-musk base and sweet fruity-floral heart feel cosiest in autumn and winter, with the rose and fruit keeping it wearable in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Sweet, sensual and intimate - tailored to evenings, dates and cosy casual days; too soft and sugary for formal or office settings.

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
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Night Blooming Cereus, Musk, Woody Notes

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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