Is Perfume Parlour Velour Bloom a dupe of MIND GAMES Caïssa?

Caïssa EDP

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Velour Bloom EDP

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2020 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Caïssa EDP
Caïssa weaves a tale of luxury with its intricate blend of notes, offering a fresh yet warm presence that's captivating and refined.
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Our Verdict - Velour Bloom EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Caïssa - Mind Games - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pink Pepper, Cardamom, with floral depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Caïssa EDP A Velour Bloom EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Caïssa EDP
Velour Bloom EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 25% vs 53%
Cardamom 22% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 35% vs 46%
Gardenia 35% vs 53%
Only in Caïssa
Ylang-Ylang 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 53%
Only in Velour Bloom
Cacao Butter 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Caïssa Velour Bloom
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Caïssa

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The warmth of spicy and woody notes makes it versatile for cooler spring and autumn days, while the fruity elements allow some wearability during early summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and balanced intensity make it suitable for dates and casual outings. It can also work in an office setting but may be too warm for formal or athletic occasions.

Velour Bloom

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy 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.

Overall scent match
41%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Gardenia

Key Differences

Adds amber and dark chocolate, drops cacao butter

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