Is Perfume Parlour Gamers a dupe of Moschino Toy Boy?

Toy Boy EDP

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Gamers EDP

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Toy Boy Eau de Parfum bottle Toy Boy EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Gamers Eau de Parfum bottle Gamers EDP
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Best value £0.45/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Toy Boy EDP
Toy Boy is a daring, effervescent rose for men with a spicy, woody edge and a flirtatious wink. It is both flamboyant and approachable, making a strong impression without being overwhelming.
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Our Verdict - Gamers EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Moschino Toy Boy - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pink Pepper, Pear, Indonesian Nutmeg, with fruity 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
Toy Boy EDP A Gamers 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
Toy Boy EDP
Gamers EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 29% vs 53%
Clove 24% vs 46%
Pink Pepper 23% vs 37%
Pear 20% vs 33%
Vetiver 20% vs 28%
Cashmeran 20% vs 38%
Nutmeg 19% vs 28%
Sylkolide 19% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 23% vs 37%
Pear 20% vs 33%
Nutmeg 19% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 29% vs 53%
Clove 24% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 20% vs 28%
Cashmeran 20% vs 38%
Sylkolide 19% vs 33%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Toy Boy Gamers
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Toy Boy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The lush rose and spice character thrives in cool to mild weather, making it ideal for spring and especially fall. Its warmth and moderate sweetness also lend themselves to cozy winter wear, while spicy freshness keeps it wearable on summer nights.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The playful yet elegant rose-spice blend shines on dates and social outings, but its moderate projection and opulence can feel too much for the office or sporty settings. Suitable for formal occasions if you want to stand out with something creative.

Gamers

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, fruity 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
82%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Sylkolide, Clove, Rose

Key Differences

Without amber and bergamot

Where to buy

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9ml 1 offer
50ml 2 offers
100ml 3 offers

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