Is Perfume Parlour Mounera a dupe of Mancera Aoud Vanille?
Aoud Vanille EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2015 | Year | 2015 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Mounera EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aoud Vanille
- Mounera
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, potent and a bit of a ride. This Mancera is a strong vanilla-oud, but that doesn't mean it's for everyone. While some sing its praises as a 'beast mode' compliment-getter, others can't see past the synthetic, medicinal opening. Definitely sample before you commit.
Mounera channels Mancera's Aoud Vanille, the cult oud-meets-creamy-vanilla unisex hit. It captures the spicy saffron-oud opening and the smooth vanilla drydown that makes the original so loved, but the dupe softens the rough edges and wears closer, trading the original's amazing sillage for a cosier, skin-warm finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Floral Notes
100%
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Sandalwood
33%
vs
32%
Guaiac Wood
33%
vs
27%
Vanilla
33%
vs
39%
Floral Notes
100%
Floral Notes
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for office wear, where it might be too overpowering. However, these same qualities, combined with its alluring vanilla-oud profile, make it perfect for formal events and date nights, commanding attention without being overwhelming in open spaces. It leans too luxurious and heavy for casual or sport settings.
Seasons
The rich, spiced oud-vanilla warmth is perfect for autumn and winter and feels cloying in summer heat.
Occasions
A sensual, cosy scent for evenings and date nights, with enough depth for formal cool-weather occasions.
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.
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Vanilla, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood
Adds floral notes, drops cardamom and jasmine
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$97.29 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 4.0 fl oz (120 ml)
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Best Value
$97.29 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 4.0 fl oz (120 ml) - $23.98/fl oz
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Mounera EDP
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