Is Perfume Parlour Sea Writing a dupe of Kilian Water Calligraphy?
Water Calligraphy EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2012 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sea Writing EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This aquatic floral fragrance is a bit of a mixed bag; some find it a delightful, refined take on a classic, while others dismiss it as overpriced and unoriginal, comparing it to a fancy shampoo or L'Eau d'Issey. A divisive choice, so sample before committing.
A budget reading of By Kilian's Water Calligraphy. The clean, translucent water-lily-and-jasmine aquatic with a tart grapefruit lift comes through, and since the original is itself a soft-projecting, modest-lasting floral aquatic, this dupe sits close - though the lush, slightly spicy cardamom-vetiver finesse reads lighter here.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its low projection and clean, fresh accords make it perfect for the office and casual wear, especially in warm weather. However, its subtlety means it's less suited for formal events where a more commanding presence is desired.
Seasons
The cool, dewy water-lily-and-jasmine character is fresh and watery, best in the warmth of spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, translucent aquatic-floral profile is office-safe, casual-ready and light enough for the gym while still elegant for dates.
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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cardamom, Water Lily, Grapefruit
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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