Is Perfume Parlour Chepstow a dupe of Parfums de Marly Sedbury?

Sedbury EDP

Parfums de Marly by Quentin Bisch Original Favourite

Chepstow EDP

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2015 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sedbury EDP
Creamy, powdery florals swirl into a plush vanilla and musk embrace, projecting effortless grace and timeless femininity. Sedbury is a signature-worthy floral for those who seek grown-up sweetness without losing sophistication.
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Our Verdict - Chepstow EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Parfums De Marly Sedbury. Built around Bergamot, Clary Sage, Iris, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Parfums De Marly Sedbury.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Sedbury EDP A Chepstow 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
Sedbury EDP
Chepstow EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tuberose 35% vs 13%
Jasmine 34% vs 17%
Iris 30% vs 18%
Clary Sage 27% vs 19%
Lavender 26% vs 16%
Tangerine 24% vs 14%
Benzoin 22% vs 26%
Bergamot 21% vs 100%
Vanilla 21% vs 14%
Ambergris 20% vs 27%
Vetiver 19% vs 13%
Patchouli 16% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 21% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 35% vs 13%
Jasmine 34% vs 17%
Iris 30% vs 18%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 22% vs 26%
Vanilla 21% vs 14%
Ambergris 20% vs 27%
Vetiver 19% vs 13%
Patchouli 16% vs 18%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Sedbury Chepstow
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Sedbury

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

The lush creamy florals and sweet vanilla-musk base make Sedbury ideal for spring and fall, while its moderate warmth and powdery character allow it to work well on summer evenings or mild winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Sedbury's elegant florals and creamy sweetness are perfect for romantic occasions and formal events, but its refined sillage and non-cloying intensity also suit the office and casual outings. Too plush for sporty wear.

Chepstow

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The aromatic character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its aromatic, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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.

Overall scent match
69%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Tuberose

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Sedbury EDP
Chepstow EDP
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