Is Perfume Parlour Diamond Paradise a dupe of Kilian Straight to Heaven?

Diamond Paradise EDP

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Straight to Heaven Eau de Parfum bottle Straight to Heaven EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2007 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Diamond Paradise Eau de Parfum bottle Diamond Paradise 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 - Straight to Heaven EDP
A dark, boozy woody masterpiece that radiates sensuality and intrigue. Straight to Heaven is for those who crave depth, richness, and a bold signature that lingers long after you leave the room.
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Our Verdict - Diamond Paradise EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Straight to Heaven White Cristal. Built around Nutmeg, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Straight to Heaven White Cristal.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Straight to Heaven EDP A Diamond Paradise 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
Straight to Heaven EDP
Diamond Paradise EDP

Notes

Straight to Heaven
Diamond Paradise

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Nutmeg Nutmeg 100% vs 100%
Cedar Cedar 36% vs 52%
Patchouli Patchouli 36% vs 47%
Only in Straight to Heaven
Vanilla Vanilla 27%
Only in Straight to Heaven
Nutmeg Nutmeg 100%
Only in Diamond Paradise
Nutmeg Nutmeg 100%
Only in Diamond Paradise
Cedar Cedar 52% Patchouli Patchouli 48%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Straight to Heaven Diamond Paradise
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Straight to Heaven

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The intense woody, spicy and musky character is best suited for cool weather, especially fall and winter, but its freshness from nutmeg and patchouli allows some versatility in spring. It is too rich and intense for most summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its boldness and richness shine on formal evenings or romantic dates and can be a charismatic signature for special occasions. The projection and spicy opulence make it less suited to daytime office or sport environments.

Diamond Paradise

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal 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
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Nutmeg, Patchouli, Cedar

Key Differences

Without vanilla

Where to buy

Straight to Heaven EDP
Diamond Paradise EDP

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