Dupe Pair
82%
Very Similar
Favonius Extrait bottle Favonius
Extrait Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2021 Year -
££££ Price Tier ££
Butterfly Eau de Parfum bottle Butterfly

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Favonius
Favonius is a divisive take on the often-recycled rose-oud combo. Some hail it as a refined, elegant masterpiece with beastly performance, while others find its green, fruity-oud blend a bit too chaotic, even synthetic. It's a bold one, so definitely try before you buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Butterfly
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Favonius. Built around Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Artemisia, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Nishane Favonius.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 10% 17%
Floral 26% 18%
Fruity 14% 4%
Green 15% 18%
Sweet 14% 7%
Warm 21% 17%
Woody 9% 18%
Earthy 9% 12%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 17% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Favonius Extrait
Butterfly EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 23% vs 41%
Bergamot 21% vs 58%
Shared Notes
Rose 30% vs 18%
Clary Sage 16% vs 26%
Artemisia 16% vs 30%
Geranium 15% vs 24%

Accords

Favonius Butterfly
100%
Woody
70%
86%
Rose
79%
Oud
67%
Aromatic
61%
Earthy
54%
Patchouli
52%
Amber
52%
Balsamic
Sweet
50%
Woody shared
100%
70%
86%
Oud
79%
67%
61%
54%
52%
52%
50%

Performance

Favonius Butterfly
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Favonius

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent projection and longevity make it less suitable for shared office spaces. However, its refined, luxurious character and compliment-pulling power make it perfect for dates, evening events, and formal gatherings, lending an air of sophistication.

Butterfly

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the woody, aromatic 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 woody accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
82%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
89%
Accord
37%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody accords and Rose, Clary Sage notes

Key Differences

Different accord profile

Where to buy

Favonius
Butterfly
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