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Masculin Pluriel Eau de Parfum bottle Masculin Pluriel EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2014 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Man Excess Eau de Parfum bottle Man Excess EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Masculin Pluriel EDT
This one's a bit of a mixed bag; some swear by its classic charm and modern barbershop vibe, while others are left wanting more for the price. If you want silky lavender and that clean, shaven feel, it delivers, but prepare for debates over its performance - 'beast mode' it ain't.
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Our Verdict - Man Excess EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdijan - Masculin Pluriel - a woody fragrance led by Lavender, with aromatic depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Masculin Pluriel EDT
Man Excess EDP

Notes

Only in Man Excess
Lavender 100%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 33% vs 33%
Only in Masculin Pluriel
Cedar 33% Patchouli 33%
Only in Man Excess
Woody 38% Leather 29%

Accords

Masculin Pluriel Man Excess
100%
Woody
90%
69%
Aromatic
78%
72%
Lavender
49%
Leather
66%
56%
Earthy
Amber
54%
52%
Patchouli
Woody shared
100%
90%
Aromatic shared
69%
78%
72%
Leather shared
49%
66%
56%
54%
52%

Performance

Masculin Pluriel Man Excess
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Masculin Pluriel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

Despite mixed reviews on performance, its clean, understated barbershop profile is perfect for formal settings and the office, where subtlety is key. It's a versatile choice, but its elegance leans away from casual or sport, though some do wear it as a daily driver.

Man Excess

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Masculin Pluriel EDT
Man Excess EDP
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