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Eau des Merveilles Eau de Toilette bottle Eau des Merveilles EDT
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eau des Merveilles EDT
A woody-citrus marvel that rewrites feminine perfumery with its non-floral, resin-laced transparency. Both sparkling and contemplative, it's the ultimate refined skin scent for those who crave subtle intrigue.
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Our Verdict - Perfectionist EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hermes - Eau des Merveilles - a citrus fragrance led by Orange, Lemon, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Eau des Merveilles EDT
Perfectionist EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 34% vs 53%
Lemon 31% vs 46%
Only in Eau des Merveilles
Elemi 34%
Shared Notes
Amber 26% vs 18%
Pepper 25% vs 31%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 22%
Violet 22% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Cedar 21% vs 26%
Vetiver 20% vs 30%
Oakmoss 19% vs 23%
Only in Eau des Merveilles
Fir Resin 22% Benzoin 16%
Only in Perfectionist
Fir 19%

Accords

Eau des Merveilles Perfectionist
100%
Woody
78%
65%
Citrus
90%
80%
Aromatic
55%
Amber
42%
Powdery
54%
40%
Conifer
20%
Earthy
Woody shared
100%
78%
Citrus shared
65%
90%
80%
Amber shared
55%
42%
54%
40%
20%

Performance

Eau des Merveilles Perfectionist
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eau des Merveilles

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The citrus and resinous woods give it vibrance for spring and fall, while its lack of heavy sweetness or powder makes it less suited to deep winter. It can work in summer on cooler days thanks to its airiness and subtle spice.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle projection and refined woody-citrus profile make it perfect for daytime, office, and casual wear, while its quiet sophistication can fit understated dates. It's too restrained for sport and not opulent enough for formal events.

Perfectionist

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, woody 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

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Eau des Merveilles EDT
Perfectionist EDP
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