Is Perfume Parlour Emerald Orchard a dupe of Vilhelm Parfumerie Purple Fig?
Purple Fig EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2016 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Emerald Orchard EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Purple Fig
- Emerald Orchard
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper head-scratcher and polarising as hell. You'll either get juicy Mediterranean fig and summer vibes, or you'll be smelling actual pickles, public bathrooms, and even... well, let's just say it gets challenging for some. Definitely one to try before you buy.
A budget read of Vilhelm Parfumerie's Purple Fig - that strikingly green fig-and-galbanum aromatic with its crushed-leaf elegance. Emerald Orchard keeps the figgy-green core and dry cypress-cedar base but, per PP wearers, pulls the florals back and pushes the woods forward, reading greener and a touch simpler than the chic niche original. A clever, affordable take on an unusual scent.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile enough for day-to-day wear, though some find it too potent for enclosed office spaces. The green and fresh aspects lend themselves well to casual and even some sporty settings, but it's probably too unconventional for formal events.
Seasons
Green fig, galbanum and dry woods feel crisp and leafy, sitting best in spring and summer with enough body to carry into autumn; the green freshness reads thin in deep winter.
Occasions
Fresh, green and refined, it suits casual daytime and the office well, with enough character for relaxed evenings.
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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Angelica, Lemon, Cyclamen
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Purple Fig EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Emerald Orchard EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from Italy. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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