Is Perfume Parlour Skull a dupe of Lush Calacas?
Calacas EDP
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Skull EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive scent: some find its zesty, sour tang utterly addictive, like a lime sweetshop in a bottle, while for others, it's a migraine-inducing, flat-out nauseating experience. You'll either love it or hate it, there's no in-between.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Calacas - a citrus fragrance led by Lime, with floral depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 bright, energetic citrus profile makes it perfect for casual wear and post-workout refreshment. The strong, sometimes headache-inducing sillage means it's less suited for office or very formal environments.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 3 notes is in the original, including Lime, Neroli, Frankincense
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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