Is Perfume Parlour Addictive Planet a dupe of Nasomatto Narcotic Venus?
Narcotic Venus Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Addictive Planet EDP
Addictive Planet is a highly faithful, budget-friendly dupe of Narcotic Venus. The crucial difference lies in intensity and complexity. Narcotic Venus boasts an extrait concentration and a distinctive animalic edge that some find intoxicating and others off-putting. Addictive Planet tones down the feral aspect, offering a smoother, more approachable white floral experience as an EDP. If you crave the raw power of tuberose, go for Narcotic Venus. If you prefer a softer, more wearable interpretation at a fraction of the price, Addictive Planet is the better choice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original, uncompromising tuberose experience.
- You appreciate the complex, animalic undertones.
- Longevity and sillage are your top priorities.
- You want a polarizing fragrance that makes a statement.
- You love the Narcotic Venus profile but want a softer version.
- You're on a budget and want a similar scent.
- You want a more versatile white floral for everyday wear.
- You prefer an EDP concentration.
This is a seriously polarising white floral that screams 'femme fatale' to some and 'air freshener' to others. If you live for heady tuberose with a hint of something feral, this might be your Venus. If not? You'll be scrubbing it off.
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Nasomatto Narcotic Venus (2008) - Alessandro Gualtieri's narcotic-tuberose extrait that married heady white florals with a soft animalic underside, here translated into an EDP-strength reading with the tuberose-lily-jasmine heart still intact. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and warm-weather wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Narcotic Venus is a powerful, long-lasting scent designed to make an impact, making it less suitable for the office where it could be overwhelming. Its sensual white floral character and strong sillage make it perfect for dates and evening events, leaving a memorable trail.
Seasons
Heady tuberose-lily-jasmine compositions are warm-weather natural - summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. Less suited to colder seasons where the white-floral character can read out of context.
Occasions
Narcotic white floral with an indolic heart is a classic date and evening-wear pick; can carry a formal evening at low dosage. Too heady for office or 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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Spicy Notes, Jasmine, Tuberose
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work