Is Perfume Parlour Foresight a dupe of Prince Matchabelli Prophecy?
Prophecy EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1962 | Year | - |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Foresight EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Prophecy
- Foresight
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Which Should You Buy?
Prophecy by Prince Matchabelli is a classic scent with understated elegance, offering a nostalgic floral experience with a touch of spice.
Perfume Parlour's budget version of Prince Matchabelli Prophecy, the powdery 1962 aldehydic floral. It captures the soapy-lily opening and mossy floral character of the discontinued classic, rendered softer and a touch more linear than vintage bottles.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Aldehydes
36%
vs
37%
Amber
33%
vs
20%
Jasmine
33%
vs
20%
Rose
28%
vs
22%
Carnation
27%
vs
20%
Lily
35%
Pepper
27%
Oakmoss
24%
Sandalwood
20%
Gardenia
19%
Cedar
18%
Vetiver
18%
Blackcurrant
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The balance of floral and spicy notes lends itself well to transitional seasons like spring and fall, but it's versatile enough for year-round wear, with less suitability for the extreme warmth of summer or the harsh cold of winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and balance of light spicy and floral accords suit everyday settings, casual outings, and the office without being overpowering.
Seasons
The soapy aldehydic florals and mossy base feel freshest in spring and mild autumn daytime, where powdery classics breathe best.
Occasions
Quiet, refined and a touch old-world, it suits office and formal daytime wear, with enough elegance for a low-key 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 5 of its 9 notes, including Aldehydes, Amber, Carnation
Adds bergamot and musk, drops blackcurrant and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Foresight EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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