Is Perfume Parlour Crushed a dupe of Mancera Instant Crush?
Instant Crush EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Crushed EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Instant Crush
- Crushed
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A divisive beast mode scent that splits opinion down the middle. Some hail it as a superior BR540, a sweet, warm, and highly addictive sillage monster. Others find it an overpoweringly synthetic mess, headache-inducing, and lacking any nuance.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Mancera Instant Crush. Built around Bergamot, Mandarin, Amberwood, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Mancera Instant Crush.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Saffron
37%
vs
12%
Amberwood
35%
vs
17%
Vanilla
33%
vs
26%
Musk
24%
vs
8%
Rose
24%
vs
14%
Ginger
23%
vs
15%
Sandalwood
23%
vs
34%
Jasmine
20%
vs
16%
Mandarin
19%
vs
48%
Patchouli
19%
vs
14%
Bergamot
18%
vs
51%
Oakmoss
18%
vs
38%
Vanilla
33%
vs
26%
Sandalwood
23%
vs
34%
Oakmoss
18%
vs
38%
Musk
24%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Instant Crush is a sillage beast with tenacious longevity, making it unsuitable for office wear where it could be overwhelming. Its seductive warmth and sweetness are perfect for dates and evening events, while its powerful presence could be toned down for cooler casual outings.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, woody 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 12 notes is in the original, including Amberwood, Oakmoss, Jasmine
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$78.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 4.0 fl oz (120 ml)
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Best Value
$78.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 4.0 fl oz (120 ml) - $19.46/fl oz
Buy
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Crushed EDP
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