Is Perfume Parlour Cocktail a dupe of Giorgio Armani Emporio Remix for Him?

Emporio Remix for Him EDT

Giorgio Armani   Original Statement

Cocktail 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 - Emporio Remix for Him EDT
Divisive and a little strange, Remix is either a compliment magnet for a night out or a metallic, anise-heavy misfire. Performance is inconsistent, but if it works for you, it *really* works.
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Our Verdict - Cocktail EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Emporio Remix for Him. Built around Bergamot, Basil, Cardamom, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Emporio Remix for Him.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Emporio Remix for Him EDT A Cocktail 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
Emporio Remix for Him EDT
Cocktail EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Star Anise 40% vs 10%
Cardamom 39% vs 14%
Nutmeg 39% vs 11%
Bergamot 34% vs 100%
Vetiver 30% vs 100%
Licorice 29% vs 12%
Basil 24% vs 15%
Clove 20% vs 13%
Musk 19% vs 9%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 100%
Only in Emporio Remix for Him
Star Anise 41% Basil 25%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 30% vs 100%
Only in Emporio Remix for Him
Licorice 30% Clove 21% Musk 19%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Emporio Remix for Him Cocktail
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Emporio Remix for Him

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its sharp, spicy character and varying performance make it a risky choice for the office, though some see it as an 'office scent'. The compliment-getting quality and energetic vibe make it a solid choice for nights out and casual dates, while its unique profile makes it less suitable for formal events.

Cocktail

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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.

Overall scent match
25%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Musk, Star Anise, Bergamot

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Emporio Remix for Him EDT
Cocktail EDP

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Cocktail EDP

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Import charges may apply

These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 14 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. 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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