Is Perfume Parlour Pupa a dupe of Kilian Musk Butterfly?

Musk Butterfly EDP

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Pupa EDP

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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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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 compare
Musk Butterfly EDP A Pupa 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
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%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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
6%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Sandalwood

Key Differences

Adds aldehydes and ambrette, drops bergamot and ginger

Where to buy

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Musk Butterfly EDP

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Pupa EDP

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