Is Perfume Parlour Ocean Moss a dupe of Goldfield & Banks Australia Pacific Rock Moss?

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Pacific Rock Moss Eau de Parfum bottle Pacific Rock Moss EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
Ocean Moss Eau de Parfum bottle Ocean Moss EDP
$111.99+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $45.24/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pacific Rock Moss EDP
Divisive and fleeting, Pacific Rock Moss is either a masterpiece aquatic or a generic room spray. Its stunning opening quickly fades, leaving many wanting more from its hefty price tag.
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Our Verdict - Ocean Moss EDP
Ocean Moss chases Goldfield & Banks' Pacific Rock Moss - a bright Italian lemon over green moss, sage and geranium, grounded by Virginia cedar. The dupe renders the salty marine shimmer simpler and the cedar base lighter, but the fresh coastal-green character is recognisable.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Pacific Rock Moss EDP A Ocean Moss 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
Pacific Rock Moss EDP
Ocean Moss EDP

Notes

Pacific Rock Moss
Ocean Moss

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 100%
Lemon 50% vs 100%
Geranium 50% vs 30%
Sage 50% vs 32%
Only in Pacific Rock Moss
Oakmoss 50%
Only in Ocean Moss
Moss 38%
Shared Notes
Lemon 50% vs 100%
Only in Pacific Rock Moss
Oakmoss 50%
Shared Notes
Geranium 50% vs 30%
Sage 50% vs 32%
Only in Ocean Moss
Moss 38%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 100%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Pacific Rock Moss Ocean Moss
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pacific Rock Moss

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and often intimate sillage makes it highly suitable for casual wear or the office without being overpowering. The aquatic and citrus notes, perfectly suited for warm weather, also make it a popular choice for sport and outdoor activities, though its poor longevity means frequent reapplication is needed.

Ocean Moss

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fresh citrus-green aquatic character is built for spring and summer heat, fading from relevance once the weather turns cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Clean and energetic, it suits casual and daily wear, sport and the office more than dressy formal settings.

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
81%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Cedar, Geranium, Sage

Key Differences

Adds moss, drops oakmoss

Where to buy

Pacific Rock Moss EDP
Ocean Moss EDP

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Ocean Moss EDP

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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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