Is Perfume Parlour Velvet Dandy a dupe of Penhaligon's The Dandy?

The Dandy EDP

Penhaligon's by Fabrice Pellegrin Original Acquired

Velvet Dandy EDP

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The Dandy Eau de Parfum bottle The Dandy EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2024 Year 2024
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Velvet Dandy Eau de Parfum bottle Velvet Dandy EDP
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Dandy EDP
The Dandy is a sophisticated, whiskey-soaked woody fragrance that exudes confident elegance and vintage charm. Its rich, boozy heart and velvet woods create a uniquely magnetic signature that stands out in any crowd.
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Our Verdict - Velvet Dandy EDP
Velvet Dandy follows Penhaligon's The Dandy, that boozy fruity-woody of raspberry, whiskey and aged oak. Perfume Parlour captures the fruit-to-woods arc and smooth whiskey accord, though it leans the fruit a little sweeter up top and, per owners, trims some of the original's staying power.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
The Dandy EDP A Velvet Dandy 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
The Dandy EDP
Velvet Dandy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 51% vs 52%
Clearwood 48% vs 48%
Raspberry 38% vs 38%
Oak 33% vs 34%
Whisky 33% vs 34%
Cedar 33% vs 31%
Citron 32% vs 30%
Bergamot 29% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 38% vs 38%
Citron 32% vs 30%
Bergamot 29% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Oak 33% vs 34%
Whisky 33% vs 34%
Cedar 33% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 51% vs 52%
Clearwood 48% vs 48%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

The Dandy Velvet Dandy
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Dandy

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The Dandy's rich woody and whiskey facets are best suited for cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter. Its vibrant fruity top notes provide a lift that can work in spring, but its warmth is too dense for most summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The bold, opulent character and boozy warmth make it perfect for formal evenings or date nights. Its sillage and richness are too assertive for office or sporty settings but can add flair to upscale casual wear.

Velvet Dandy

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The boozy oak, whiskey and warm woods lean cool-weather, peaking in autumn and winter while still wearable in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Refined and a little dressy, it moves easily from the office to evenings and dates, with enough polish for formal wear.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Clearwood, Cedar

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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Velvet Dandy EDP

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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)

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