Is Perfume Parlour Royal Ember a dupe of Parfums de Marly Eragon?

Eragon Extrait

Parfums de Marly   Original Favourite

Royal Ember EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Favourite
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Eragon Extrait bottle Eragon Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender U
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Royal Ember Eau de Parfum bottle Royal Ember EDP
$423.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Eragon Extrait
Eragon is a luxurious, warm spicy vanilla that's absolutely adored by those who own it, but its eye-watering price tag ignites a firestorm of debate. If you can nab it on discounters, it is a definite crowd-pleaser.
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Our Verdict - Royal Ember EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Eragon (Parfums de Marly) - a citrus fragrance led by Cardamom, Mandarin, Bergamot, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Eragon Extrait A Royal Ember 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
Eragon Extrait
Royal Ember EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 45% vs 38%
Cardamom 39% vs 37%
Mandarin 32% vs 33%
Bergamot 28% vs 28%
Vanilla 27% vs 30%
Tonka Bean 27% vs 26%
Leather 24% vs 23%
Davana 22% vs 28%
Patchouli 21% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Cardamom 39% vs 37%
Mandarin 32% vs 33%
Bergamot 28% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 45% vs 38%
Davana 22% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 27% vs 30%
Tonka Bean 27% vs 26%
Leather 24% vs 23%
Patchouli 21% vs 19%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Eragon Royal Ember
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Eragon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and warm, luxurious profile make it less suitable for a typical office setting but perfect for dates and evening events. Reviewers frequently highlight its head-turning quality and suitability for 'date night' and 'important meetings'.

Royal Ember

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Eragon Extrait
Royal Ember EDP

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Royal Ember EDP

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)

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