Is Perfume Parlour Privilege a dupe of Jovoy Paris Incident Diplomatique?
Incident Diplomatique EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Privilege EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Incident Diplomatique
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a serious, sophisticated vetiver and patchouli bomb for grown-ups. It's divisive, with some hailing it a masterpiece for its unique blend of dirty earthiness and fresh spice, while others find it too challenging or simply 'chocolatey vetiver'. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jovoy Paris Incident Diplomatique - a woody fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, with citrus 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
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its formal leaning accords and the 'boss scent' comments from reviewers make it suitable for formal occasions and dates. While some wear it to the office, its distinct, mature character makes it less ideal for casual or sporty settings where a lighter touch is often preferred.
Seasons
The woody 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 woody, citrus 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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Sandalwood, Vetiver
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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$62.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 0.5 fl oz (15 ml)
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$62.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) - $124.19/fl oz
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