Is Perfume Parlour Scarlet Ember a dupe of Parfums de Marly Carios?
Carios Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Scarlet Ember EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Carios
- Scarlet Ember
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Which Should You Buy?
Carios is a deeply divisive release. While some find its fresh, sweet, and spicy profile intoxicating and groundbreaking, others condemn it as overpriced, unoriginal, and even 'revolting'. The consensus is that it's a 'love it or hate it' from PdM, though its exorbitant price tag often tips the scales towards exasperation.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Carios (Parfums de Marly) - a warm spicy fragrance led by Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Pink Pepper, with citrus 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
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its balanced fresh and spicy character makes it versatile for most occasions, with moderate projection perfectly suited for close-quarters like dates or the office. However, some find it too sweet or present for highly formal events, and certainly not for active sport.
Seasons
The warm spicy 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
Its warm spicy, citrus 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.
Shares 9 of its 11 notes, including Bergamot, Pepper, Geranium
Adds cedar and thyme
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$423.99 plus sales tax
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