Is Perfume Parlour Cubed Volcano For Men a dupe of Narciso Rodriguez For Him?

For Him EDT

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Cubed Volcano For Men EDP

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M Gender M
2007 Year 2007
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - For Him EDT
A modern cult classic, For Him balances powdery violet, musky softness, and smoky incense into a signature that's quietly magnetic and effortlessly refined. Essential for lovers of understated, modern masculinity.
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Our Verdict - Cubed Volcano For Men EDP
A budget take on Narciso Rodriguez for Him. The musky violet-leaf-and-patchouli core that gives the original its distinctive 'wet concrete' character is recognisable; the dupe reads a touch flatter and gives up some of the original's notably strong projection and all-day longevity.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
For Him EDT A Cubed Volcano For Men 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
For Him EDT
Cubed Volcano For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 58% vs 52%
Musk 43% vs 36%
Violet Leaf 41% vs 57%
Patchouli 38% vs 34%
Amber 33% vs 29%
Lavender 21% vs 48%
Only in For Him
Clean Musk 100% Incense 35% Vetiver 29%
Only in Cubed Volcano For Men
Pink Pepper 43%
Only in For Him
Clean Musk 100%
Shared Notes
Violet Leaf 41% vs 57%
Only in For Him
Violet 58%
Only in Cubed Volcano For Men
Pink Pepper 43%
Shared Notes
Lavender 21% vs 48%
Only in Cubed Volcano For Men
Violet 52%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 38% vs 34%
Amber 33% vs 29%
Only in For Him
Vetiver 29%
Only in Cubed Volcano For Men
Musk 36%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

For Him Cubed Volcano For Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

For Him

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its musky-woody-incense profile and powdery warmth thrive in cooler temperatures, making it especially fitting for fall and winter. The dense, slightly smoky character can feel too heavy for summer, but works nicely in transitional spring weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Sophisticated and signature-worthy without being brash, it fits office and casual settings, and its powdery, intimate musk suits date nights. The incense and depth make it out of place for sport or high-heat activities.

Cubed Volcano For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm, musky-amber drydown suits autumn, winter and cooler spring days; its depth feels a touch heavy for high summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

A sensual, versatile musk for evenings and dates that carries to casual days and the office, though too rich for sport.

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
54%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 7 notes, including Lavender, Musk, Violet

Key Differences

Adds pink pepper, drops incense and vetiver

Where to buy

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For Him EDT

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