Is Perfume Parlour Sumera a dupe of Nishane Nanshe?

Nanshe Extrait

Nishane by Cécile Zarokian Original Statement

Sumera EDP

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2020 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nanshe Extrait
Nanshe is a love-it-or-hate-it powder bomb that promises sophistication but occasionally delivers 'old lady' or even 'sweaty ass and damp socks'. It's unique, for sure, but definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Sumera EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Nanshe - a warm spicy fragrance led by Carrot Seeds, Cardamom, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Nanshe Extrait A Sumera 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
Nanshe Extrait
Sumera EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Carrot Seeds 30% vs 53%
Cardamom 27% vs 46%
Rose 26% vs 53%
Floral Notes 22% vs 46%
Iris 22% vs 53%
Sandalwood 16% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Carrot Seeds 30% vs 53%
Cardamom 27% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 26% vs 53%
Floral Notes 22% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Iris 22% vs 53%
Sandalwood 16% vs 46%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Nanshe Sumera
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nanshe

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its potent performance and distinctive powdery-floral character make it a bold choice. While some find it office-appropriate, others might consider it too intense. It shines brightest where elegance is welcome, rather than casual or sporty settings.

Sumera

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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
71%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 14 notes, including Rose, Cardamom, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Adds bergamot and jasmine

Where to buy

Nanshe Extrait
Sumera EDP
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