Is Perfume Parlour Aromatic XII a dupe of Kayali Musk 12?
Musk 12 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Aromatic XII EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a clean-girl staple for those who want to smell subtly pristine, but don't expect it to turn heads from across the room. It’s a beautifully blended skin scent, perfect for personal enjoyment, though its fleeting performance is a constant source of community angst.
A budget reading of the much-loved Kayali Musk 12 - the same clean, dewy floral musk lifted with freesia and lotus over soft vanilla and sandalwood. Aromatic XII captures that just-out-of-the-bath skin-scent character, but the musk reads a touch flatter and it stays close, much like the original's soft, fade-quick performance.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive musky and floral accords, combined with its notoriously weak projection and longevity, make it ideal for office or casual wear where a subtle presence is preferred. It's often highlighted as a 'bedtime' or 'fresh out of the shower' scent, further cementing its low-key suitability.
Seasons
A clean, dewy floral musk that feels freshest across spring and summer with enough softness for mild autumn.
Occasions
Soft and inoffensive, it is ideal for everyday wear and the office, with enough warmth for a relaxed date.
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 6 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Musk, Sandalwood
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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