Is Perfume Parlour Direct to Paradise a dupe of Kilian Straight to Heaven?
Straight to Heaven EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Direct to Paradise EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Straight to Heaven
- Direct to Paradise
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Straight to Heaven. Built around Dried Fruit, Jasmine, Nutmeg, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Straight to Heaven.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Nutmeg
100%
vs
23%
Cedar
36%
vs
21%
Patchouli
36%
vs
29%
Vanilla
27%
Nutmeg
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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.
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Nutmeg
Adds vanilla, drops amber and dried fruits
Where to buy
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Straight to Heaven EDP
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Direct to Paradise EDP
Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 26 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. 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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