Is Perfume Parlour Imperial Two - 2586 a dupe of Gissah Imperial II?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Imperial II
- Imperial Two - 2586
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Imperial II stands out for its warm spicy and exotic woody scent, offering a balanced and modern fragrance for cooler seasons.
Imperial Two is Perfume Parlour's dupe of Gissah's Imperial II, matching its note pyramid precisely - pink pepper, bergamot, praline, amber, patchouli, oud, leather and woody notes. It captures the original's oriental-leather-oud richness well for a budget alternative, though it trades some of Gissah's depth and longevity for a simpler, more linear drydown.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The warm spicy and woody accords fit well with cooler weather, making it suitable for fall and spring. Its moderate intensity makes it adaptable for mild winters.
Occasions
The balanced projection and intensity make it ideal for office or casual settings, while the warm and exotic notes enhance its suitability for dates. Less ideal for formal events due to its moderate formality.
Seasons
Occasions
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.
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Bergamot, Patchouli, Pink Pepper
Adds amber and leather, drops cedar and cypriol oil or nagarmotha
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Imperial Two - 2586 EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. 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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