Is Perfume Parlour Dark Lavender a dupe of Tom Ford Black Violet?
Black Violet EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dark Lavender EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Black Violet
- Dark Lavender
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford's Black Violet is a divisive beast, a love-it-or-hate-it woodland odyssey. Discontinued, of course, because anything this interesting can't possibly stick around. If you track down an authentic bottle, you're in for a ride.
Perfume Parlour's affordable powdery interpretation, led by Bergamot, Lavender with citrus depth. The dupe keeps the recognisable character at a wallet-friendly price, trading some depth and longevity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its strong character and occasional beast-mode performance, this isn't one for the office. It truly shines on a date or for formal events, where its mysterious and sensual qualities can be appreciated without being overpowering. Casual wear is possible, but it feels a bit much for everyday errands.
Seasons
The powdery character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its powdery, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 6 notes, including Violet, Bergamot
Adds citrus and fruity notes, drops iris and lavender
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Dark Lavender EDP
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