67%

Crushed EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Instant Crush Eau de Parfum bottle Instant Crush EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Instant Crush EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Crushed EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Instant Crush EDP
Crushed EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 19% vs 48%
Bergamot 18% vs 51%
Only in Instant Crush
Saffron 38% Ginger 24%
Shared Notes
Amberwood 35% vs 17%
Rose 24% vs 14%
Jasmine 20% vs 16%
Patchouli 19% vs 14%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 33% vs 26%
Sandalwood 23% vs 34%
Oakmoss 18% vs 38%
Only in Instant Crush
Musk 24%

Accords

Instant Crush Crushed
100%
Woody
70%
74%
Vanilla
72%
Amber
69%
Powdery
61%
Citrus
55%
Musky
54%
Metallic
51%
Rose
Sweet
50%
Woody shared
100%
70%
74%
72%
69%
61%
55%
54%
51%
50%

Performance

Instant Crush Crushed
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Instant Crush

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Crushed

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

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

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

Overall scent match
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Instant Crush EDP
Crushed EDP
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