Is Perfume Parlour Woody Bliss for Men a dupe of Parfums de Marly Perseus?

Perseus EDP

Parfums de Marly by Nathalie Templer Original Statement

Woody Bliss for Men EDP

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Perseus Eau de Parfum bottle Perseus EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2024 Year 2024
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Woody Bliss for Men Eau de Parfum bottle Woody Bliss for Men EDP
$246.00+ tax from
2.5 fl oz (75 ml) at Maple Prime
Best value $60.09/fl oz (4.2 fl oz (125 ml))
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Perseus EDP
Perseus is a divisive beast: some rave about its 'nuclear' fresh longevity and bright, modern citrus; others dismiss it as a sour, overpriced clone of Terre d'Hermes. Either way, it's a bold take on a classic profile, so don't blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Woody Bliss for Men EDP
Woody Bliss chases Parfums de Marly Perseus' juicy grapefruit-and-vetiver fresh woody. Community feedback calls it a near-98% match - it captures the bright, versatile citrus-woody character on a budget with a summery, refined drydown.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Perseus EDP A Woody Bliss for Men 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
Perseus EDP
Woody Bliss for Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 41% vs 36%
Vetiver 38% vs 43%
Mandarin 33% vs 29%
Bergamot 32% vs 34%
Geranium 27% vs 27%
Blackcurrant 25% vs 29%
Woody Notes 19% vs 37%
Cashmere Wood 17% vs 32%
Ambergris 17% vs 29%
Only in Perseus
Canadian Fir Balsam 16% Cedar 16% Tonka Bean 13%
Shared Notes
Grapefruit 41% vs 36%
Bergamot 32% vs 34%
Blackcurrant 25% vs 29%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 38% vs 43%
Mandarin 33% vs 29%
Geranium 27% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Woody Notes 19% vs 37%
Cashmere Wood 17% vs 32%
Ambergris 17% vs 29%
Only in Perseus
Canadian Fir Balsam 16% Cedar 16% Tonka Bean 13%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Perseus Woody Bliss for Men
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Perseus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its exceptional longevity and strong sillage for a freshie make it versatile, leaning casual for daytime but adaptable. Reviewers mention it working well for a full workday and warm weather, indicating strong performance in various settings.

Woody Bliss for Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The juicy citrus and clean vetiver are at their best in spring and summer and carry into autumn, feeling a touch light for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

A clean, versatile fresh-woody that works as an everyday office and casual scent and holds up for active or sporty days.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Woody Notes, Bergamot

Key Differences

Without canadian fir balsam and cedar

Where to buy

Perseus EDP
Woody Bliss for Men EDP

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Woody Bliss for Men EDP

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