Is Perfume Parlour Black Love Drug a dupe of Kilian Noir Aphrodisiaque?

Noir Aphrodisiaque EDP

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Black Love Drug EDP

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Noir Aphrodisiaque Eau de Parfum bottle Noir Aphrodisiaque EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
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Black Love Drug Eau de Parfum bottle Black Love Drug 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 - Noir Aphrodisiaque EDP
Noir Aphrodisiaque is for those who enjoy a luxurious, spicy scent that is as captivating as it is sophisticated.
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Our Verdict - Black Love Drug EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of By Kilian - Noir Aphrodisiaque. Built around Bergamot, Cinnamon, Citron, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of By Kilian - Noir Aphrodisiaque.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Noir Aphrodisiaque EDP A Black Love Drug 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
Noir Aphrodisiaque EDP
Black Love Drug EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 18% vs 100%
Only in Noir Aphrodisiaque
Cinnamon Cinnamon 64% Nutmeg Nutmeg 18%
Shared Notes
Dark Chocolate Dark Chocolate 52% vs 24%
Only in Noir Aphrodisiaque
Vanilla Vanilla 29% Jasmine Jasmine 18%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Noir Aphrodisiaque Black Love Drug
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Noir Aphrodisiaque

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The rich and warm notes make it ideal for cooler weather in fall and winter, while still suitable in spring due to its spicy accords.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

With a moderate projection and warm spicy profile, it excels on dates, while its luxury profile makes it a suitable option for formal settings.

Black Love Drug

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, warm spicy signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

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
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Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Dark Chocolate, Cinnamon

Key Differences

Adds citron and iris, drops amber and cedar

Where to buy

Noir Aphrodisiaque EDP
Black Love Drug EDP

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