Is Perfume Parlour Italian Gentlemen For Men a dupe of Laura Biagiotti Roma Uomo?

Roma Uomo EDT

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Italian Gentlemen For Men EDP

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Roma Uomo Eau de Toilette bottle Roma Uomo EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
1992 Year 1994
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Roma Uomo EDT
Roma Uomo is a classic that has proven divisive; some find it a gorgeous, creamy Italian dream, others an irritating, sharp, synthetic disappointment. Performance is contentious too, either eternal or fleeting depending on your skin chemistry. Test before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Italian Gentlemen For Men EDP
Italian Gentlemen chases Laura Biagiotti Roma per Uomo's sweet-creamy aromatic woody. Community feedback rates it close enough to mix with the original - it captures the elegant, warm citrus-and-sandalwood character on a budget, reading only marginally simpler.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Roma Uomo EDT A Italian Gentlemen For Men 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
Roma Uomo EDT
Italian Gentlemen For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 33% vs 26%
Bergamot 24% vs 28%
Heliotrope 23% vs 27%
Basil 23% vs 22%
Jasmine 23% vs 25%
Benzoin 19% vs 26%
Juniper 17% vs 25%
Sandalwood 15% vs 26%
Cedar 12% vs 25%
Patchouli 11% vs 21%
Only in Italian Gentlemen For Men
Pine 22% Galbanum 22%
Shared Notes
Grapefruit 33% vs 26%
Bergamot 24% vs 28%
Basil 23% vs 22%
Only in Roma Uomo
Bay Leaf 18%
Only in Italian Gentlemen For Men
Galbanum 22%
Shared Notes
Heliotrope 23% vs 27%
Jasmine 23% vs 25%
Juniper 17% vs 25%
Only in Roma Uomo
Geranium 18% Canadian Fir Balsam 18%
Only in Italian Gentlemen For Men
Pine 22%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 19% vs 26%
Sandalwood 15% vs 26%
Cedar 12% vs 25%
Patchouli 11% vs 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Roma Uomo Italian Gentlemen For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Roma Uomo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and creamy, inviting profile make it ideal for casual outings and intimate dates. The sweet and comforting dry down might feel a bit too relaxed for very formal settings, and while some wear it to the gym, its inherent warmth steers it away from being a top-tier sport scent.

Italian Gentlemen For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet-creamy sandalwood and benzoin feel richest in autumn, winter and cooler spring, while the citrus top keeps it from being too heavy.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

An elegant, warm aromatic woody that suits casual days, romantic evenings and works as a smart office scent.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 10 of its 12 notes, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Heliotrope

Key Differences

Adds galbanum and pine, drops amber and bay leaf

Where to buy

Roma Uomo EDT
Italian Gentlemen For Men EDP
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