Is Lattafa Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight a dupe of Parfums de Marly Percival?

Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight EDP

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Percival Eau de Parfum bottle Percival EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight Eau de Parfum bottle Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight EDP
£225.00 from
75ml at Notino
Best value £1.92/ml (200ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Percival EDP
Percival delivers sparkling, aromatic freshness with just enough woody warmth to feel polished and versatile. It is a confident, crowd-pleasing signature with niche refinement and mass appeal.
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Our Verdict - Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight EDP
This budget-friendly Lattafa has sparked a debate: a synthetic, sharp opening versus a 'clean laundry' vibe that many find surprisingly pleasant. It's a fresh, fruity, spicy-woody scent that, while not unique, offers decent value for its low price.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Percival EDP A Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight 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
Percival EDP
Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight EDP

Notes

Only in Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight
Apple 67% Fruity Notes 33%
Only in Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight
Spicy Notes 57% Nutmeg 43%
Shared Notes
Musk 17% vs 26%
Only in Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight
Amber 43% Woody Notes 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Percival Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Percival

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The bright citrus and aromatic top notes give Percival a pronounced freshness ideal for spring and summer, while the woody and amber base provides enough depth and warmth for fall. Its clean profile is less suited for the coldest winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Percival’s moderate projection and versatile freshness make it perfect for office and casual settings, while its refined character works for dates and even semi-formal occasions. It is less suited for intense sport or very formal black-tie settings.

Khaltaat Al Arabia Royal Delight

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate projection and generally inoffensive, fresh profile make it suitable for office wear and casual outings. However, the lack of significant depth or longevity means it won't shine for formal events or longer date nights.

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
14%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 17 notes, including Musk

Key Differences

Adds amberwood and ambroxan, drops amber and apple

Where to buy

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