Is Perfume Parlour Complete Nutrition a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Absolute Aphrodisiac?

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Absolute Aphrodisiac Eau de Parfum bottle Absolute Aphrodisiac EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
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Best value £0.39/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Absolute Aphrodisiac EDP
A magnetic vanilla-amber elixir entwined with animalic musks and creamy sweetness. This is a beastly, intense, and seductively brooding statement for those who crave attention and unapologetic sensuality.
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Our Verdict - Complete Nutrition EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives - Absolute Aphrodisiac. Built around Castoreum, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Initio Parfums Prives - Absolute Aphrodisiac.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Absolute Aphrodisiac EDP A Complete Nutrition 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
Absolute Aphrodisiac EDP
Complete Nutrition EDP

Notes

Absolute Aphrodisiac
Complete Nutrition

Top Notes

Floral 100%

Top Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 77% vs 31%
Musk 41% vs 32%
Castoreum 35% vs 100%
Only in Absolute Aphrodisiac
Floral 100% Civet 15% Tonka Bean 14% Jasmine 9% Benzoin 8%
Only in Complete Nutrition
Amber 36%
Only in Absolute Aphrodisiac
Floral 100%
Only in Complete Nutrition
Castoreum 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 41% vs 32%
Only in Absolute Aphrodisiac
Castoreum 36% Civet 15% Benzoin 8%
Only in Complete Nutrition
Amber 36% Vanilla 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Absolute Aphrodisiac Complete Nutrition
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Potent
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Absolute Aphrodisiac

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

With decadent vanilla, amber, musk and animalic notes, Absolute Aphrodisiac is a powerhouse best suited for cold weather but works well in spring's chill. Its sweetness and intensity can be overwhelming in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Too bold and sensual for the office or sport, this is a statement scent for formal evenings, special occasions, and especially dates where its seductive aura shines.

Complete Nutrition

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The amber character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its amber, musky signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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
4%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Castoreum, Musk, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds amber, drops benzoin and civet

Where to buy

Absolute Aphrodisiac EDP
Complete Nutrition EDP
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90ml
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100ml
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