Is Perfume Parlour Falter a dupe of Nishane Shem?
Shem EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Falter EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a bold, divisive beast. Shem demands attention with its unique, challenging blend of leathery rose and earthy notes. Not for everyone, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore its powerful, sophisticated aura.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Shem - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Geranium, Turkish Rose, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Shem's beast-mode performance and strong, oriental leather-rose profile make it completely unsuitable for the office or casual day wear. However, its luxurious, unique aroma is perfect for making a statement on a sophisticated date night or formal event, where its intensity can be appreciated.
Seasons
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
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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Amber, Cardamom, Rose
Without cypriol oil or nagarmotha
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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