Is Perfume Parlour Power House a dupe of Nasomatto Fantomas?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is pure chaos in a bottle. Fantomas is a truly divisive scent, smelling like sickly sweet melon and burnt plastic one moment, then morphing into metallic gunpowder and clean rubber the next. It's a challenging, art-house fragrance, so definitely sample before you dive in. Not for the faint of heart.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nasomatto Fantomas - a sweet fragrance led by Caramel, with fruity depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Fantomas is nuclear in projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for most office environments. Its unique and polarising character makes it better for casual outings or dates where you want to make a statement, rather than formal events.
Seasons
The sweet 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
Its sweet, fruity 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.
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Caramel, Melon
Adds gourmand, drops cashmeran and cotton candy
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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