Is Perfume Parlour Shining Honour For Men a dupe of Kilian Gold Knight?

Gold Knight EDP

Kilian by Pascal Gaurin Original Acquired

Shining Honour For Men EDP

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Gold Knight Eau de Parfum bottle Gold Knight EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year 2017
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Shining Honour For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Shining Honour For Men EDP
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gold Knight EDP
Prepare for a honey bomb; you'll either love it or want to scrub it off. This divisive Kilian scent is a powerful, sweet beast that demands attention - and perhaps a little patience to appreciate its unique charm. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Shining Honour For Men EDP
A close budget take on By Kilian Gold Knight. Shining Honour reproduces the boozy honey-and-anise signature over a patchouli base, with the chief divergence a slightly louder, sweeter honey and a marginally less refined drydown than the long-lasting original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Gold Knight EDP A Shining Honour For Men EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Gold Knight EDP
Shining Honour For Men EDP

Notes

Gold Knight
Shining Honour For Men
Shared Notes
Patchouli 100% vs 100%
Anise 61% vs 48%
Honey 59% vs 59%
Vanilla 40% vs 40%
Bergamot 38% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Anise 61% vs 48%
Bergamot 38% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Honey 59% vs 59%
Vanilla 40% vs 40%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 100% vs 100%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Gold Knight Shining Honour For Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gold Knight

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its immense sillage and longevity make it too overpowering for the office, risking offence. However, its rich, seductive character and luxurious feel make it perfect for dates and formal evening events, especially in colder weather.

Shining Honour For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The rich boozy honey and warm patchouli base are made for cool autumn and winter evenings, too heavy for summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

Its sensual, boozy warmth suits date nights and dressed-up evenings rather than the office.

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Anise, Bergamot

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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