Is Perfume Parlour Cubed Particle a dupe of Narciso Rodriguez Narciso Poudrée?

Cubed Particle EDP

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Narciso Poudrée Eau de Parfum bottle Narciso Poudrée EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Cubed Particle Eau de Parfum bottle Cubed Particle EDP
£46.35 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.73/ml (90ml)
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£14.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.39/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 - Narciso Poudrée EDP
A masterclass in powdery elegance, Narciso Poudrée wraps you in a creamy, musky cloud that is both intimate and quietly magnetic. Perfect for those who want to feel chic and softly sensual.
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Our Verdict - Cubed Particle EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Narciso Poudree. Built around Rose, Coumarin, Jasmine, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Narciso Poudree.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Narciso Poudrée EDP A Cubed Particle 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
Narciso Poudrée EDP
Cubed Particle EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 25%
Jasmine 36% vs 24%
Rose 32% vs 28%
Orange Blossom 31% vs 21%
Coumarin 28% vs 25%
Cedar 24% vs 30%
Vetiver 24% vs 21%
Patchouli 22% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Cedar 24% vs 30%
Vetiver 24% vs 21%
Patchouli 22% vs 22%
Only in Narciso Poudrée
Coumarin 29%
Only in Cubed Particle
Musk 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Narciso Poudrée Cubed Particle
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Narciso Poudrée

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Narciso Poudrée is best suited to spring and fall due to its enveloping powdery-musk character, which feels soft and cocooning without being heavy or cloying. While it can work in winter, the creamy iris and floral notes may be too dense for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and elegant, sensual character make it ideal for office, casual, and especially date settings. Too powdery and intimate for sport, but refined enough for many formal occasions.

Cubed Particle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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
81%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Orange Blossom, Vetiver, Cedar

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Narciso Poudrée EDP
Cubed Particle EDP
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