Is Zimaya Red Carpet Paragon a dupe of Parfums de Marly Kalan?
Kalan EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Red Carpet Paragon EDP
Kalan and Red Carpet Paragon share a similar spicy-woody profile, but diverge significantly in execution. Kalan boasts a higher quality, more refined blend with a distinctive blood orange and pepper opening. Paragon, as a budget-friendly alternative, aims for the same territory but can come across as less nuanced and potentially synthetic. Kalan is a bolder, longer-lasting fragrance, while Paragon offers a milder, sweeter take. If you want the real deal and are willing to pay for it, go for Kalan. If you're looking for a cheap thrill, then Paragon may suffice.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a high-quality, long-lasting fragrance.
- You appreciate a bold and unique scent profile.
- You enjoy the prominent blood orange note.
- You prefer a more sophisticated and refined blend.
- You're on a tight budget.
- You want a less intense, more subtle scent.
- You prefer a sweeter, less spicy fragrance.
- You like exploring affordable dupes.
Kalan is a truly divisive scent-bomb; you'll either love its unique, peppery-citrus punch or recoil from its perceived harshness. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a confident, head-turning beast.
This one's a mixed bag, with some calling it a flat, food-like spice bomb and others praising its complex, sweet, and woody drydown. If you like cheap dupes, it might be worth a punt, but don't expect a power-house performer.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 exceptional longevity and strong projection make it unsuitable for the office, but perfect for making a statement on dates or at formal events. The unique spicy-woody profile adds an intriguing touch to evenings out, though it's too heavy for casual daytime wear or sport.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy, and amber-heavy profile makes it suitable for evenings and cooler weather, perfect for dates or more formal gatherings. However, its intensity might be a bit much for an office setting, and it certainly won't suit a sport setting.
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 9 notes is in the original, including Spicy Notes, Sandalwood, Oakmoss
Without woody notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (5)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work