Is Perfume Parlour Freezing Dark For Men a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne?
La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne EDC
Yves Saint Laurent by Dominique Ropion, Claire Liégent Original Favourite
La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Freezing Dark For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne
- Freezing Dark For Men
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued flanker is still causing a stir, dividing opinion between those who cherish its fresh take on the original La Nuit DNA and those who find it a bit redundant or underperforming. It's a 'love it or hate it' situation, but for many, it's a nostalgic gem worth seeking out.
A budget version of YSL's discontinued La Nuit de l'Homme Frozen Cologne, Freezing Dark rebuilds the crisp citrus, peppery geranium and cashmere-wood-vetiver base. Buyers who own both call it a near match - fresh, versatile and mysterious, just a shade flatter than the original.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 fresher, more energetic profile and decent longevity make it suitable for a range of occasions, with many reviewers praising its versatility for both day and night. While it shares DNA with a date-night classic, the added freshness elevates its adaptability for casual and even some office wear, though its spicy warmth might be too much for formal settings.
Seasons
The crisp citrus, geranium and dry woods feel freshest in mild and warm weather, suiting spring through autumn.
Occasions
Clean, versatile and easy, it works for casual days, the office and dates, day or night.
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 Lemon, Mandarin, Geranium
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Freezing Dark For Men EDP
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