Is Perfume Parlour Akoya Blend a dupe of Gissah Akoya?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Akoya
- Akoya Blend
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A pearlescent, ambery musk composition from Gissah's Arabian-inspired line, characterised by community reviewers as a bright, oud-adjacent musk fragrance.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Akoya by Gissah. It leans on Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Built on fruity, woody and leather - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 Jasmine, Orange, Sandalwood
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Akoya EDP
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Akoya Blend EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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