Is Perfume Parlour Round a dupe of Penhaligon's Iris Prima?
Iris Prima EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Round EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This Penhaligon's gem divides the crowd: one third rave about its unique blend of clean iris and soft leather, evoking ballet studios and vintage glamour. The rest, however, find it far too subtle, disappearing within minutes, or too simple a leather-citrus mix. Not for those who want to announce their presence, but a refined choice for personal enjoyment.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Penhaligon's Iris Parma - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pink Pepper, Bergamot, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and moderate longevity make it ideal for office, date, and formal settings, where a gentle, refined presence is preferred. The clean iris and subtle leather accords are versatile, though it's too understated and delicate for sport.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 8 notes is in the original, including Amber, Vanilla, Bergamot
Without benzoin and leather
Where to buy
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