Is Perfume Parlour Self a dupe of Nishane Nefs?

Nefs Extrait

Nishane by Chris Maurice Original Acquired

Self EDP

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Nefs Extrait bottle Nefs Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Self Eau de Parfum bottle Self EDP
$336.99+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Nefs Extrait
Nishane Nefs is a complex beast, a love-it-or-hate-it scent that divides opinions but commands respect. It's unapologetically bold, luxurious, and performs like a champion, making it a statement piece for those who dare.
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Our Verdict - Self EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Nefs - a warm spicy fragrance led by Sage, Violet, Fig, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Nefs Extrait A Self 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
Nefs Extrait
Self EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Osmanthus 28% vs 18%
Nutmeg 26% vs 22%
Geranium 23% vs 31%
Fig 21% vs 23%
Sage 21% vs 30%
Violet 18% vs 26%
Saffron 18% vs 19%
Jasmine 10% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Fig 21% vs 23%
Sage 21% vs 30%
Violet 18% vs 26%
Saffron 18% vs 19%
Only in Nefs
Honey 21%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 28% vs 18%
Nutmeg 26% vs 22%
Geranium 23% vs 31%
Jasmine 10% vs 27%
Only in Nefs
Rose 11%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Nefs

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage, combined with its rich, warm, and spicy character, make it overwhelming for office or casual wear. It truly shines for date nights and formal events, leaving a memorable, luxurious impression.

Self

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, 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 warm spicy 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
63%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 12 notes, including Violet, Saffron, Sage

Key Differences

Adds amber and cedar, drops honey and rose

Where to buy

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Self EDP

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