Is Perfume Parlour Clap II For Men a dupe of Marc Jacobs Bang?
Bang EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Clap II For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, bold, and unapologetically peppery. Marc Jacobs Bang is a love-it-or-hate-it scent that has garnered a cult following despite its performance issues and discontinuation. It's a statement, not a whisper.
A budget take on Marc Jacobs Bang Bang - the smoother, more wearable sibling of the original Bang. Clap II keeps the fresh, spicy-coriander opening and creamy sandalwood heart, but the dupe sands off some of Bang Bang's polish: the sandalwood reads thinner and the musky drydown is shorter-lived than the well-rounded original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
Its distinctive peppery and woody character makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, appealing to those seeking something unique. However, its initial strong pepper blast and noted weakness in longevity by many users (requiring re-application) lower its casual and office scores, as some find the opening too intense.
Seasons
The fresh, spicy-woody profile is versatile across spring and autumn, with enough warmth for milder winter days; it holds up better in heat than the original Bang thanks to its smoother character.
Occasions
Clean and inoffensive enough for the office and daily wear, with enough refinement to carry a casual date, though it lacks the depth for formal 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 2 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Benzoin
Adds amber and cardamom, drops elemi and oakmoss
Where to buy
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Clap II For Men EDP
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