Is Perfume Parlour Building a dupe of Tiziana Terenzi Kirkè?

Kirkè Extrait

Tiziana Terenzi by Paolo Terenzi Original Acquired

Building EDP

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Kirkè Extrait bottle Kirkè Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2015 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
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$102.95+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at FragranceShop.com
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Kirkè Extrait
This loud, beast-mode fruit cocktail is a total compliment magnet for some, smelling vibrant and fresh. For others, it's a screechy, synthetic nightmare that chokes a room and induces headaches. Kirke is incredibly divisive, so try before you buy.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Building EDP
Building chases Tiziana Terenzi Kirke's famous fruity-sweet explosion: the juicy pear, raspberry, peach and passionfruit pile up just like the original over a creamy vanilla-musk base. The dupe flattens Kirke's rich, almost syrupy depth and trims its legendary beast-mode sillage, wearing skin-close, but as a budget fruity bomb it captures the addictive, playful character for a fraction of the price.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Kirkè Extrait A Building 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
Kirkè Extrait
Building EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 31% vs 22%
Passionfruit 22% vs 20%
Peach 20% vs 18%
Sandalwood 18% vs 18%
Vanilla 17% vs 24%
Patchouli 17% vs 17%
Pear 16% vs 23%
Heliotrope 15% vs 17%
Raspberry 15% vs 20%
Blackcurrant 13% vs 17%
Only in Kirkè
Pebbles 12%
Shared Notes
Passionfruit 22% vs 20%
Peach 20% vs 18%
Pear 16% vs 23%
Raspberry 15% vs 20%
Blackcurrant 13% vs 17%
Only in Kirkè
Pebbles 12%
Shared Notes
Shared Notes
Musk 31% vs 22%
Sandalwood 18% vs 18%
Vanilla 17% vs 24%
Patchouli 17% vs 17%
Heliotrope 15% vs 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Kirkè Building
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Kirkè

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its nuclear sillage and longevity make it too potent for an office setting, often overwhelming co-workers. However, this powerhouse is perfectly suited for dates or casual outings where its fruity, bold character can shine without being contained. It's a bit too playful for formal wear.

Building

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A juicy fruity-sweet scent feels alive in warm spring and summer and lively into milder autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its playful, flirtatious fruity character suits casual days and dates over formal or sporty settings.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Blackcurrant, Musk, Vanilla

Key Differences

Without pebbles

Where to buy

Kirkè Extrait
Building EDP

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Building EDP

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