Is Perfume Parlour Great Layer a dupe of Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Mortal Skin?
Mortal Skin EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Great Layer EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Mortal Skin
- Great Layer
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Which Should You Buy?
Mortal Skin is a seriously polarising scent: some claim it's a masterpiece, a mysterious and addictive aroma that defies categorisation, whilst others find it 'icky', 'gross', or even like 'rotten meat'. Its divisive nature, coupled with frequent complaints about weak performance, means it's not a crowd-pleaser and definitely needs a test wear.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Stephane Humbart Lucas 777 Mortal Skin - a woody fragrance led by Labdanum, Incense, Blackberry, with amber depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its dark, enigmatic character and the mixed reviews on sillage and longevity make it less suitable for office or casual wear. It leans towards evenings and special occasions where its unique scent can be appreciated without being overpowering, ideal for dates or formal events if the projection isn't too strong.
Seasons
The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its woody, amber signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal 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.
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Incense, Opoponax, Musk
Without ambergris and myrrh
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FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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