Is Perfume Parlour Highest a dupe of Xerjoff Don?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Xerjoff's Don is a bold, divisive scent that swings from 'masterpiece' to 'utterly boring'. If you can get past the initial metallic blast, it's a deep, dark tobacco and whisky blend that's not for the faint of heart or those seeking mass appeal. It's an acquired taste, but worth exploring.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Don Join The Club - a sweet fragrance led by Gunpowder, with warm spicy depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Don's heavy, smoky accords and perceived intimate projection make it less suitable for the office but highly recommended for dates and formal settings. Its unique, bold character is best showcased in evening wear or specific, confident statements.
Seasons
The sweet 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 sweet, warm spicy 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.
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Gunpowder, Tobacco
Adds sugar, drops caramel and whisky
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work