Is Perfume Parlour Old Norse a dupe of Parfums de Marly Haltane?
Haltane EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | 2021 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Old Norse EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive take on wearable oud, Haltane is either a masterful blend of sweet woodiness or an overpriced, rubbery disappointment. Love it or hate it, its strong presence demands attention.
Old Norse follows Parfums de Marly Haltane's spicy-woody oud-fougere. The aromatic lavender-sage opening into a praline-saffron heart and dry oud base reads close to the brief, but as a budget dupe it lands flatter, with the polished niche depth softened.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and strong projection make it less suitable for a close-quarters office environment, but perfect for dates and evening events where its rich, luxurious trail can be appreciated. While some find it wearable for casual cool weather, its opulent character truly shines in dressed-up or formal settings.
Seasons
The praline sweetness, oud and dry woods are warm, cocooning notes suited to autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its confident, dressed-up spicy-woody character favours evenings, dates and formal wear over sport or daytime casual.
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 5 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Lavender, Clary Sage
Adds cedar and oud
Where to buy
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International (7)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work