Is Perfume Parlour Direct Paradise Exceed a dupe of Kilian Straight to Heaven Extreme?
Straight to Heaven Extreme EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Direct Paradise Exceed EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive beast, a boozy, woody ride that some call a masterpiece and others just won't get on with. Expect a deep, seductive aroma that projects confidence and refinement. It won't be for everyone, but if it clicks for you, prepare for an intoxicating experience.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Straight to Heaven Extreme. 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 Extreme.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
With strong projection and long-lasting performance, this scent is too bold for a typical office environment. Reviews repeatedly highlight its masculinity and sexiness, making it ideal for dates and special formal events, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
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
Its woody, floral 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.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Patchouli, Jasmine
Adds rum
Where to buy
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