Is Perfume Parlour Greek Island a dupe of Xerjoff Naxos?

Naxos EDP

Xerjoff   Original Statement

Greek Island EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Statement
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Naxos Eau de Parfum bottle Naxos EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2015 Year 2015
££ Price Tier £
Greek Island Eau de Parfum bottle Greek Island EDP
$169.99+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Maple Prime
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Naxos EDP
A powerhouse honey-tobacco fragrance with opulent sweetness and Mediterranean zest, Naxos seduces with both assertive projection and plush comfort. Not for the shy-this is unisex luxury with true presence.
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Our Verdict - Greek Island EDP
Greek Island chases Xerjoff Naxos's beloved honey-tobacco-vanilla signature, with the bright lavender-citrus lift up top just like the original. The dupe simplifies Naxos's smooth, luxurious depth and clips its strong sillage, wearing flatter and skin-close, but as a budget honeyed-tobacco gourmand it lands the sweet, cosy character for a fraction of the price.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Naxos EDP A Greek Island EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Naxos EDP
Greek Island EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 38% vs 35%
Tobacco 34% vs 32%
Vanilla 33% vs 36%
Bergamot 31% vs 32%
Tonka Bean 31% vs 30%
Lemon 30% vs 32%
Honey 30% vs 32%
Cinnamon 25% vs 24%
Jasmine 22% vs 20%
Cashmeran 22% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Lavender 38% vs 35%
Bergamot 31% vs 32%
Lemon 30% vs 32%
Shared Notes
Honey 30% vs 32%
Cinnamon 25% vs 24%
Jasmine 22% vs 20%
Cashmeran 22% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Tobacco 34% vs 32%
Vanilla 33% vs 36%
Tonka Bean 31% vs 30%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Naxos Greek Island
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Naxos

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Naxos thrives in cooler weather and transitional seasons, as its honeyed sweetness, rich tobacco, and warm spicy facets bloom best in the fall and winter air. The bright citrus and aromatic opening keeps it wearable in spring, though it can feel heavy in high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its honey-tobacco richness and assertive projection make it ideal for evening, date, and formal occasions where you want to stand out. It's less suited for the office or sporty settings due to its sweetness and boldness.

Greek Island

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Honeyed tobacco, cinnamon and creamy vanilla feel rich in cold weather and cloying in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sweet, sophisticated gourmand character suits evenings, dates and formal nights over sport.

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.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Vanilla

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Naxos EDP
Greek Island EDP

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