Is Perfume Parlour Noire Sorghum a dupe of Jo Malone London Black Vetyver Cafe?
Black Vetyver Cafe EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | F |
| 2003 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noire Sorghum EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Vetyver Cafe
- Noire Sorghum
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A truly gorgeous, elegantly composed coffee and vetiver dream, but it's a fleeting whisper. Many adore its scent profile, yet its significant performance issues are a constant, heartbreaking lament among enthusiasts.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Black Vetyver Cafe - a woody fragrance led by bright opening notes, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Nutmeg
38%
vs
100%
Vetiver
27%
vs
30%
Sandalwood
20%
vs
26%
Incense
18%
vs
19%
Vanilla
17%
vs
23%
Vetiver
27%
vs
30%
Sandalwood
20%
vs
26%
Incense
18%
vs
19%
Vanilla
17%
vs
23%
Sequoia
16%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
The warm spicy, woody accords and general consensus of subtle projection make it suitable for close-quarters like dates and casual wear. Its notorious lack of longevity and sillage prevents it from being ideal for formal events or sports, while being just acceptable enough for an office environment.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the woody, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Sandalwood, Nutmeg
Without citrus and coffee
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Noire Sorghum EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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