Is Perfume Parlour Excellence a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Paragon?
Paragon Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Excellence EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously divisive scent. Some call it an intoxicating masterpiece of creamy woods and juicy plum, while others get synthetic fruit, old lady vibes, or even stale pencil shavings. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Initio Parfums Prives Paragon - a aromatic fragrance led by Lavender, Palo Santo, with warm spicy depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
While some find it office-safe with light sprays, many agree it's too strong for typical workplace environments. Its sensual, calming character with impressive longevity makes it ideal for dates and evening wear, and it suits casual cold-weather days surprisingly well.
Seasons
The aromatic character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its aromatic, warm spicy signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Lavender, Pepper, Sandalwood
Adds oud
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Paragon Extrait
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Excellence EDP
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£281.67
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work