Is Perfume Parlour Fig Whisper a dupe of Phlur Father Figure?
Father Figure EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Fig Whisper EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Father Figure
- Fig Whisper
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a crowd-pleaser that punches way above its weight. A brilliant clean-girl scent, it’s a creamy, musky embrace, albeit one with a performance problem. Prepare for compliments, but also for frequent top-ups if you want it to last.
A budget take on Phlur's Father Figure. Fig Whisper captures the fresh green fig-and-cassis open and the iris-sandalwood drydown, but Perfume Parlour's version reads a touch sweeter and the soft creamy-woody finish stays close to the skin, in line with the original's own famously weak 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its intimate sillage and clean, fresh character make it ideal for casual and office wear, though its poor longevity means it won't be a distraction. The soft, musky dry-down makes it suitable for date nights, but the fleeting nature might not be enough for formal events or sports.
Seasons
The fresh green fig and airy water lily are light and clean, ideal for spring and summer with enough warmth for early autumn.
Occasions
Soft and unobtrusive, it suits the office, casual days and easy dates more than formal evening wear.
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 9 notes is in the original, including Water Lily, Musk, Blackcurrant
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Fig Whisper 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 the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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