Is Perfume Parlour Indian Pearl a dupe of Xerjoff Ceylon?
Ceylon EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Indian Pearl EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ceylon
- Indian Pearl
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Xerjoff's take on a full-bodied, animalic oud, and it’s a proper Marmite scent. Expect strong opinions - some call it a masterpiece, others pure barnyard. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a wild ride.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Ceylon - a citrus fragrance led by Calabrian Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Honey, with floral 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
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its intense sillage and exceptional longevity, Ceylon is too overpowering for an office environment. This audacious scent thrives in formal settings or on a daring date night, where its rich, animalic warmth can truly stand out, but it's far too heavy for casual wear or sport.
Seasons
The citrus 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 citrus, floral 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 6 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Honey, Musk
Adds black tea and oud
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$335.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$335.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) - $198.73/fl oz
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