Is Perfume Parlour Immortal Intense a dupe of Roja Parfums Elysium Intense?
Elysium Intense EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2023 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Immortal Intense EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Elysium Intense
- Immortal Intense
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This flanker of Elysium is a divisive one. Many find it a refreshing, zesty update to the original, amping up the citrus and adding a unique rhubarb tartness. However, a significant number of people find the performance abysmal and the scent profile too generic or even unpleasant, like cleaning product. Try before you buy, it's not a safe blind-buy for everyone.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense - a floral fragrance led by Rhubarb, Grapefruit, Thyme, with citrus 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
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Despite its 'Intense' moniker, this fragrance is widely reported to have moderate to weak performance, making it suitable for office wear without being overpowering. Its fresh and vibrant profile is perfect for casual outings and warmer weather, and it's certainly a crowd-pleaser for dates. While it could work for some formal events, other scents might offer more gravitas.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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 10 of its 28 notes, including Violet Leaf, Ambergris, Blackcurrant
Adds apple and artemisia
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Immortal Intense EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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