Is Perfume Parlour Finishing Calmly a dupe of Kilian Killing Me Slowly?
Killing Me Slowly EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Finishing Calmly EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Killing Me Slowly
- Finishing Calmly
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive aldehydic floral with a devoted fanbase who adore its sweet, powdery charm, but a significant minority can't get past a very unusual opening. For those who get it, it's addictive, classy, and commands compliments.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Killing Me Slowly - a fruity fragrance led by Litchi, Black Currant, Aldehydes, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its elegant and sophisticated character makes it a strong contender for dates and formal events. While a touch too powdery and present for an everyday office scent, its moderate projection means it won't overwhelm, making it suitable for some casual wear.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 8 notes is in the original, including Litchi, Rose, Hawthorn
Without buchu
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Finishing Calmly EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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