Is Perfume Parlour Intermixture a dupe of Issey Miyake Fusion d'Issey?

Fusion d'Issey EDT

Issey Miyake by Nathalie Lorson Original Statement

Intermixture EDP

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Fusion d'Issey Eau de Toilette bottle Fusion d'Issey EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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£28.50 from
100ml at Paco Perfumerias
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fusion d'Issey EDT
A bold twist on fresh woody masculines, Fusion d'Issey electrifies with coconut, solar woods, and a spicy-mineral undertone. Unexpectedly playful, energetic, and versatile for the adventurous.
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Our Verdict - Intermixture EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Issey Miyake Fusion D'Issey - a fruity fragrance led by Lemon, Fig Nectar, Coconut Milk, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Fusion d'Issey EDT A Intermixture 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
Fusion d'Issey EDT
Intermixture EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ambroxan 37% vs 28%
Coconut 35% vs 28%
Woody Notes 33% vs 33%
Lemon 29% vs 37%
Patchouli 29% vs 38%
Sandalwood 28% vs 18%
Cardamom 23% vs 31%
Rosemary 23% vs 22%
Geranium 23% vs 27%
Only in Fusion d'Issey
Fig 35%
Only in Intermixture
Nectar 33%
Shared Notes
Coconut 35% vs 28%
Lemon 29% vs 37%
Only in Fusion d'Issey
Fig 35%
Only in Intermixture
Nectar 33%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 28% vs 18%
Cardamom 23% vs 31%
Rosemary 23% vs 22%
Geranium 23% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Ambroxan 37% vs 28%
Woody Notes 33% vs 33%
Patchouli 29% vs 38%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Fusion d'Issey Intermixture
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fusion d'Issey

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Fusion d'Issey's solar coconut and zesty lemon are lively for spring and early summer, while its woody and spicy warmth makes it especially suitable for fall. It can be a bit heavy for the hottest days and not quite cozy enough for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and energetic yet smooth profile make it ideal for casual wear and daytime dates. It is a little too bold and warm for sport, and the coconut-woody combo is a bit playful for strict formal occasions.

Intermixture

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Lemon, Geranium, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Adds nectar, drops fig

Where to buy

Fusion d'Issey EDT
Intermixture EDP
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