Is Perfume Parlour False Display a dupe of Givenchy Faux Semblant?
Faux Semblant EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
False Display EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Faux Semblant
- False Display
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This is a bold, complex beast. Faux Semblant isn't for the faint of heart, blending challenging dirty oud and indolic florals with resinous amber and honey into something truly unique, and utterly divisive. You'll either adore its gothic opulence or find it downright offensive.
False Display reaches for Givenchy's Faux Semblant, nailing the smoky frankincense-and-oud spine with a skanky honeyed floral heart, though it wears less dense and projects more modestly than the uber-classy original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Frankincense
62%
vs
62%
Angelica
37%
vs
37%
Honey
24%
vs
20%
Orange Blossom
23%
vs
21%
Patchouli
18%
vs
20%
Labdanum
17%
vs
18%
Amber
15%
vs
20%
Honey
24%
vs
20%
Orange Blossom
23%
vs
21%
Patchouli
18%
vs
20%
Labdanum
17%
vs
18%
Amber
15%
vs
20%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and rich, dark character, Faux Semblant is too assertive for office or casual wear. It shines in formal settings or on an evening date, where its opulent and complex nature can be appreciated without overwhelming the space.
Seasons
Heavy frankincense, oud and amber make this a cold-weather scent that thrives in autumn and winter evenings and would smother in summer heat.
Occasions
Its dark, smoky intensity suits formal nights and dates rather than casual daytime or the office.
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 7 notes is in the original, including Amber, Angelica, Orange Blossom
Without oud and sandalwood
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
False Display EDP
Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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