Is Perfume Parlour Month a dupe of Parfums de Marly Nisean?
Nisean EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Month EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive yet distinctive offering from Parfums de Marly. Nisean is a sophisticated, woody-amber fragrance, celebrated by some as a true niche standout, while others find its intensity and traditional oriental profile a bit much. A 'hidden gem' for the initiated, if you can still find it.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nisean by Parfums de Marly - a amber fragrance led by Labdanum, Saffron, with warm spicy 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
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its sophisticated, woody-amber profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for formal events and dates, lending an elegant air without being overpowering. The strong, characterful patchouli and resinous notes make it less appropriate for very casual or sporty settings, as some find it too intense.
Seasons
The amber 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 amber, warm spicy 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.
Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Floral Notes, Woody Notes, Saffron
Without amber and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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