Is Perfume Parlour Sovereign Perennial a dupe of Nishane Sultan Vetiver?

Sultan Vetiver Extrait

Nishane by Jorge Lee Original Acquired

Sovereign Perennial EDP

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Sultan Vetiver Extrait bottle Sultan Vetiver Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sultan Vetiver Extrait
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 compare
Sultan Vetiver Extrait A Sovereign Perennial 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
Sultan Vetiver Extrait
Sovereign Perennial EDP

Notes

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

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Anise, Leather

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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