Is Perfume Parlour Velour Saffron a dupe of MIND GAMES En Prise?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
En Prise combines fresh spicy notes with a moderate projection, making it a versatile unisex scent ideal for transitional seasons.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of En Prise - Mind Games - a warm spicy fragrance led by Ginger, Bergamot, Saffron, with woody depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
En Prise is balanced for spring and fall due to its fresh and spicy accords, which can be both warming and crisp. It also supports mild temperatures.
Occasions
En Prise has a moderate projection that suits low-key environments like casual outings or intimate dates but is less suitable for athletic activities.
Seasons
The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its warm spicy, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
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 3 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Ginger
Adds amber and cardamom, drops blackcurrant and geranium
Where to buy
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En Prise EDP
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