Is Perfume Parlour Powerful Fruit a dupe of Montale Intense Cherry?
Intense Cherry EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Powerful Fruit EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Intense Cherry
- Powerful Fruit
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Which Should You Buy?
Don't be fooled by the name - Montale's Intense Cherry is not what it says on the tin. If you're after a loud and proud cherry bomb, look elsewhere. This is a subtle, largely floral-musk scent with a fleeting hint of cherry, leaving many underwhelmed and wondering where the 'intense' went.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Montale - Intense Cherry - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, Sour Cherry, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and lack of intensity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office or casual outings. While some find it romantic due to its subtle floral nature, the lack of projection and 'cherry bomb' effect makes it less ideal for formal events or sports.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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 6 of its 7 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Sandalwood
Adds sour cherry, drops black cherry
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$70.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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$70.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $20.98/fl oz
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Powerful Fruit EDP
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