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Sultan Vetiver Eau de Parfum bottle Sultan Vetiver EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Sovereign Perennial Eau de Parfum bottle Sovereign Perennial EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultan Vetiver EDP
Sultan Vetiver is pure Marmite: you'll either adore its intense, earthy, almost dirty vetiver heart, or recoil from what some call musty, mouldy, or even 'toilet freshener'. This isn't a safe blind buy, so sample before committing to its unapologetic character.
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Our Verdict - Sovereign Perennial EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nishane Sultan Vetiver - a woody fragrance led by Pepper, Bergamot, Anise, with warm spicy 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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sultan Vetiver EDP
Sovereign Perennial EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Anise 36% vs 28%
Bergamot 32% vs 33%
Pepper 30% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Neroli 56% vs 46%
Tonka Bean 43% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 46% vs 28%
Leather 28% vs 33%
Amber 24% vs 38%

Accords

Sultan Vetiver Sovereign Perennial
100%
Aromatic
84%
Woody
90%
73%
Earthy
72%
Citrus
66%
63%
Anis
57%
Leather
56%
Amber
Sweet
54%
52%
Green
Floral
42%
100%
Woody shared
84%
90%
73%
Citrus shared
72%
66%
63%
57%
56%
54%
52%
42%

Performance

Sultan Vetiver Sovereign Perennial
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sultan Vetiver

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its beast-mode performance and strong, distinctive vetiver character, Sultan Vetiver is too intense for most office settings. It excels in formal environments where its luxurious and bold nature can command attention without overwhelming, but is still versatile enough for casual wear if applied sparingly.

Sovereign Perennial

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sultan Vetiver EDP
Sovereign Perennial EDP
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