Is Perfume Parlour Apollo Musk a dupe of Xerjoff Apollonia?
Apollonia EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2019 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Apollo Musk EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Apollonia
- Apollo Musk
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Apollonia is a deeply divisive scent. Some find it a 'cold,' 'lunar' masterpiece - soft, graceful, and pure. Others are put off by a 'sharp acetone' opening or find it 'boring,' 'dated,' or simply 'blah.' Its 'intimate' sillage is often noted, with some finding it 'overpriced for what it offers.'
A budget reading of Xerjoff's Apollonia - the same minimalist white-flower, powdery iris and creamy white-musk skin scent. Apollo Musk captures that cashmere-soft, lunar elegance but reads a touch flatter and simpler, and stays close like the original's already modest, skin-scent performance.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Floral Notes
100%
Heart Notes
Iris
100%
Heart Notes
Iris
100%
Musk
100%
vs
100%
Iris
100%
vs
100%
Jasmine
100%
Floral Notes
100%
Jasmine
100%
Floral Notes
100%
Iris
100%
vs
100%
Musk
100%
vs
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean, subtle nature make it highly suitable for office wear without being intrusive. However, some find it "boring," which could limit its appeal for dates or formal events where a more impactful scent might be desired. The powdery, non-energetic profile makes it less ideal for sport.
Seasons
A clean, powdery musk that feels freshest in spring with enough warmth for cooler months.
Occasions
Soft and refined, it is ideal for the office and everyday wear, with enough elegance for a date.
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 2 of its 3 notes, including Musk, Iris
Adds jasmine, drops floral notes
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$205.09 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$205.09 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) - $121.30/fl oz
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Apollo Musk EDP
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