Is Perfume Parlour American Star For Men a dupe of Paris Hilton for Men?
Paris Hilton for Men EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2005 | Year | 2005 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
American Star For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Don't let the name put you off: this cheapie gem from Paris Hilton is a surprisingly fresh, fruity standout. It's a divisive one, though, with some loving its tropical vibe while others find it too synthetic or just a bit too much melon.
American Star chases Paris Hilton for Men, the crisp 2005 fruity-woody. The grapefruit-and-mango freshness over green sage and cedar comes through, but Perfume Parlour renders the fruit a touch more synthetic and the woods flatter, so it loses some of the original's rounded, easy polish.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
This scent leans heavily into casual and sport due to its fresh, fruity profile and the community's consistent mention of it as a 'gym frag' or 'running errands' scent. While some find its longevity impressive for a 'cheapie', its generally lighter sillage and less formal accords make it less suitable for formal events or a professional office setting.
Seasons
A crisp fruity-woody at its best in spring and summer warmth; the airy freshness fades into nothing in cold weather.
Occasions
Clean and inoffensive enough for casual wear, daily use, the office and active days; too light for formal evenings.
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.
Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Fig Leaf, Sage, Juniper
Adds grapefruit and lemon, drops basil and cucumber
Where to buy
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American Star For Men EDP
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