Is Perfume Parlour Composed a dupe of Lush Karma?

Karma EDP

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Composed EDP

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Karma Eau de Parfum bottle Karma EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Karma EDP
Lush Karma is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that's either a fizzy orange dream or a messy hippie shop. It's potent and unapologetic, demanding attention whether you're ready for it or not. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but unforgettable if it clicks with you.
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Our Verdict - Composed EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Karma. Built around Elemi, Orange, Lavender, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Karma.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Karma EDP A Composed 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
Karma EDP
Composed EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange 45% vs 47%
Pine 41% vs 46%
Patchouli 33% vs 100%
Lavender 25% vs 54%
Elemi 21% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Orange 45% vs 47%
Only in Composed
Elemi 52%
Shared Notes
Pine 41% vs 46%
Only in Composed
Lavender 54%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 33% vs 100%
Only in Karma
Canadian Fir Balsam 24% Elemi 22% Cinnamon 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Karma Composed
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Karma

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Karma's strong sillage and impressive longevity make it too potent for an office setting, but perfect for casual outings or dates where you want to make a statement. The unique, earthy-citrus blend is too unconventional for most formal events, but can shine in cooler weather or creative environments.

Composed

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

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.

Overall scent match
58%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Orange, Patchouli, Pine

Key Differences

Adds blackcurrant and canadian fir balsam

Where to buy

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Karma EDP

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