Is Perfume Parlour Akoya Blend a dupe of Gissah Akoya?

Akoya EDP

Gissah   Original Acquired

Akoya Blend 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 - Akoya EDP
A pearlescent, ambery musk composition from Gissah's Arabian-inspired line, characterised by community reviewers as a bright, oud-adjacent musk fragrance.
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Our Verdict - Akoya Blend EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Akoya EDP A Akoya Blend 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
Akoya EDP
Akoya Blend EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Caramel 39% vs 47%
Raspberry 36% vs 44%
Sandalwood 35% vs 22%
Leatherwood 33% vs 55%
Bergamot 32% vs 16%
Jasmine 31% vs 17%
Patchouli 31% vs 21%
Orange 30% vs 39%
Lavender 29% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 36% vs 44%
Bergamot 32% vs 16%
Orange 30% vs 39%
Shared Notes
Caramel 39% vs 47%
Jasmine 31% vs 17%
Lavender 29% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 35% vs 22%
Leatherwood 33% vs 55%
Patchouli 31% vs 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Akoya Akoya Blend
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Akoya

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built on fruity, woody and leather - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport
Akoya Blend

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Orange, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Akoya EDP
Akoya Blend EDP

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