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Which Should You Buy?
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Nishane Karagoz (2017) - Jorge Lee's wine-grape and patchouli extrait that became one of the Turkish niche house's most lauded releases, here translated into an EDP-strength reading of the wine-fruit-neroli pyramid. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and warm-weather wear.
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, mate. When it works, it's a luscious fruitchouli with undeniable charm. But for some, that patchouli just grates. A bold statement if it suits your skin chemistry, otherwise, it's a hard pass.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 1% |
| Floral | 45% | 22% |
| Fruity | 90% | 28% |
| Green | 55% | 11% |
| Sweet | 65% | 23% |
| Warm | 30% | 2% |
| Woody | 65% | 15% |
| Earthy | 70% | 30% |
| Animalic | 15% | 2% |
| Fresh | 25% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Wine-grape and patchouli depth read warmest in autumn and winter; the green-fruit lift in the opening keeps it wearable in spring. Less natural in summer where the fermented depth can read heavy.
Occasions
A fruit-evening niche-style composition fits date and formal evening wear well; daytime casual works in cooler weather. Too distinctive for sport, too heavy for warm-weather office.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its bold, sweet, and fruity profile, coupled with decent performance, makes it rather dominant for an office setting. However, its 'love in a bottle' sentiment and crowd-pleasing potential (for those who love it) make it a fantastic choice for dates and social casual outings, especially in cooler weather.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Fruity, Sweet, Patchouli accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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