Is Perfume Parlour Velour Saffron a dupe of MIND GAMES En Prise?

En Prise EDP

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Velour Saffron 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 - En Prise EDP
En Prise combines fresh spicy notes with a moderate projection, making it a versatile unisex scent ideal for transitional seasons.
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Our Verdict - Velour Saffron EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
En Prise EDP A Velour Saffron 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
En Prise EDP
Velour Saffron EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 57% vs 33%
Only in En Prise
Pepper 43%
Only in Velour Saffron
Ginger 38% Saffron 29%
Shared Notes
Cedar 33% vs 38%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

En Prise Velour Saffron
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

En Prise

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

En Prise has a moderate projection that suits low-key environments like casual outings or intimate dates but is less suitable for athletic activities.

Velour Saffron

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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.

Overall scent match
42%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Ginger

Key Differences

Adds amber and cardamom, drops blackcurrant and geranium

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