Is Perfume Parlour Butterfly a dupe of Nishane Favonius?

Favonius Extrait

Nishane by Julia Rodríguez Pastor Original Statement

Butterfly EDP

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Butterfly Eau de Parfum bottle Butterfly EDP
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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 - Favonius Extrait
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.
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Our Verdict - Butterfly EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Favonius Extrait A Butterfly 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
Favonius Extrait
Butterfly EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 30% vs 18%
Incense 26% vs 25%
Pink Pepper 23% vs 41%
Bergamot 21% vs 58%
Clary Sage 16% vs 26%
Artemisia 16% vs 30%
Geranium 15% vs 24%
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%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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
74%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Artemisia, Rose, Clary Sage

Key Differences

Adds cedar and patchouli, drops cypriol oil or nagarmotha and litchi

Where to buy

Favonius Extrait
Butterfly EDP
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