Is Perfume Parlour Charmer a dupe of Parfums de Marly Sedley?
Sedley EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2019 | Year | 2019 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Charmer EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.
Charmer follows Parfums de Marly Sedley's crisp spearmint-citrus aromatic. The cooling mint-and-lemon opening over lavender, geranium and a clean woody base reads true to the brief, but as a budget dupe it lands flatter and lighter than the niche original.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.
Occasions
Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.
Seasons
The cooling spearmint, citrus and clean woods are crisp, refreshing notes built for spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean and versatile aromatic profile is ideal for the office, daily wear, casual outings and sport.
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 15 notes is in the original, including Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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International (6)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work