Is Perfume Parlour Refined Society for Men a dupe of Givenchy Gentleman Society?

Refined Society for Men EDP

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Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum bottle Gentleman Society EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2023 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Refined Society for Men Eau de Parfum bottle Refined Society for Men EDP
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gentleman Society EDP
A sophisticated, woody-aromatic statement with a creamy vanilla heart and narcissus twist. Gentleman Society balances modern flair and classic gravitas for those who want refinement with a touch of intrigue.
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Our Verdict - Refined Society for Men EDP
Refined Society tracks Givenchy Gentleman Society, opening on cardamom and sage, threading earthy vetiver and narcissus through the heart and finishing sweet and woody on vanilla and cedar. The dupe renders the green narcissus simpler and the longevity shorter, but the handsome vanilla-vetiver drydown carries.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Gentleman Society EDP A Refined Society for Men 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
Gentleman Society EDP
Refined Society for Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cardamom 54% vs 55%
Narcissus 51% vs 50%
Vetiver 48% vs 50%
Sage 45% vs 44%
Vanilla 37% vs 41%
Palo Santo 34% vs 28%
Cedar 27% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 54% vs 55%
Sage 45% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Narcissus 51% vs 50%
Vetiver 48% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 37% vs 41%
Palo Santo 34% vs 28%
Cedar 27% vs 30%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Gentleman Society Refined Society for Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gentleman Society

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

With its rich woody-vanilla heart, herbal-spicy opening, and warm powdery drydown, Gentleman Society excels in cooler weather, shining in fall and winter. It remains wearable in spring due to the aromatic green nuances, but may feel too dense for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

The moderate projection and sophisticated woody-floral character make this a strong choice for dates and formal events. It's polished yet not overly loud for the office, but its warmth and richness are less suited to sporty or very casual daytime use.

Refined Society for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The earthy vetiver and warm vanilla-cedar base shine in autumn and winter and cool spring days, while peak summer mutes the cosy drydown.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Refined but versatile, it works from the office and daily wear to dressed-up evenings and dates.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Narcissus, Vetiver, Sage

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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Refined Society for Men EDP

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2.0 fl oz (60 ml)
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