28%

Pupa EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Musk Butterfly Eau de Parfum bottle Musk Butterfly EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Pupa Eau de Parfum bottle Pupa EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musk Butterfly EDP
A luxurious musk fragrance with a fresh spicy edge, blending elegance with modern flair, perfect for a distinctive everyday wear.
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Our Verdict - Pupa EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of By Kilian Musk Butterfly - a floral fragrance led by Geranium, Aldehydes, Turkish Rose, with powdery depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musk Butterfly EDP
Pupa EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sandalwood 30% vs 53%
Only in Musk Butterfly
Musk 45% Patchouli 25%
Only in Pupa
Ambrette 47%

Accords

Musk Butterfly Pupa
90%
Musky
80%
Floral
90%
Powdery
78%
Aromatic
66%
60%
Citrus
60%
Woody
54%
90%
Floral shared
80%
90%
78%
66%
60%
Woody shared
60%
54%

Performance

Musk Butterfly Pupa
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Musk Butterfly

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The combination of fresh and spicy notes makes it well-suited for transitional seasons like spring and fall, with enough depth for cooler months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and balanced intensity make it versatile for office wear and ideal for dates or casual outings, while being too sophisticated for sporty activities.

Pupa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, powdery profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
28%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musk Butterfly EDP
Pupa EDP
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