Is Perfume Parlour VI 8 a dupe of Marc-Antoine Barrois B683?
B683 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
VI 8 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- B683
- VI 8
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive genius. Some call it an avant-garde masterpiece, a 'knowing smirk in liquid form' blurring the lines between fresh and spicy, while others find its unique metallic edge 'uninviting' or even 'unremarkable'. Performance is the real elephant in the room though, with many declaring it tragically fleeting.
VI-8 chases Marc-Antoine Barrois' B683 - that saffron-and-pepper spice over an amber, ambroxan and sandalwood base with a leathery-woody edge. The modern gentlemanly mood lands, but it reads flatter and less refined, missing the original's tactile density and slow-building depth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its clean, sophisticated profile makes it ideal for office and formal wear, as many users attested to finding it professional and understated. While the spice and amber hint at date night appropriateness, some noted its lacklustre longevity, limiting its impact for longer social events. It's generally too refined for casual or sport settings.
Seasons
A spicy amber-woody profile suits cooler months and transitional spring, feeling heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
Refined and versatile, it works for evenings, dates, the office and formal occasions more than sport.
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 11 notes is in the original, including Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss
Without allspice
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
B683 EDP
VI 8 EDP
No shop we track that delivers to you has it in stock.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.