Is Perfume Parlour Almaz Essence a dupe of Kajal Perfumes Paris Almaz?
Almaz EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Almaz Essence EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Almaz
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Which Should You Buy?
If you are after a loud, juicy, sweet fruit bomb that just makes you happy, Almaz is it. However, be warned: this powerhouse can be polarising, with some finding it sickly sweet and others loving its unique tropical vibe.
A juicy, berry-sweet reading of Kajal Almaz - tart blackcurrant and raspberry melting into brown sugar, vanilla and musk. Perfume Parlour pushes the candied sweetness up while the original's polished citrus-floral lift and strong projection are dialled back.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Given its strong projection and pronounced sweetness, Almaz is best suited for casual settings or dates, where its bubbly character can shine without overwhelming. It's too bold for formal events and its intensity may be distracting for an office environment.
Seasons
The warm brown-sugar and vanilla base favours autumn and winter, with the fruit keeping spring fresh.
Occasions
Its sweet, flirtatious berry character suits date nights and casual wear best.
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 14 notes is in the original, including Brown Sugar, Mandarin, Heliotrope
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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