Is Perfume Parlour Old Skool a dupe of John Varvatos Vintage?
Vintage EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2006 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Old Skool EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a grown-up, sophisticated scent that walks a fine line between classic barbershop and modern allure. While some find its performance underwhelming for its rich composition, others laud its unique blend and undeniable masculine charm. It's an affordable gem, but prepare to overspray.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of John Varvatos Vintage - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pepper, Wormwood, Basil, with aromatic 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and 'clean' barbershop element make it suitable for casual wear or the office, though some find it quite mature. On a date, its appealing masculine depth shines, but its longevity requires reapplication for longer evenings. The rich, warm notes, including tobacco and suede, are generally too heavy for sport.
Seasons
The warm spicy 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
Its warm spicy, aromatic 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.
Shares 12 of its 19 notes, including Wormwood, Pepper, Basil
Adds fennel and juniper
Where to buy
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