Is Perfume Parlour Beast a dupe of Parfums de Marly Darley?
Darley EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Beast EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one is a divisive topic, with many feeling it's a high-class Le Male clone that costs far too much for its performance, while others find its smooth, refined profile and barbershop freshness irresistible. Sample first, definitely. If you love the DNA, you just might love it.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Parfums de Marly - Darley. Built around Bergamot, African Orange Flower, Amalfi Lemon, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Parfums de Marly - Darley.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and understated profile makes it a strong contender for office and casual wear, as noted by several reviewers. However, weaker performance reports prevent it from being a standout for formal events, and its aromatic depth might be too much for sport.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date 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 13 notes is in the original, including Mint, Amber, Sandalwood
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Darley EDP
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International (1)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work