Is Perfume Parlour Infatuation a dupe of Xerjoff Muse?

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View Liquid → Muse EDP

View Liquid → Infatuation EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Muse EDP

Muse is a divisive beast: some hail it as a unique, sexy powerhouse, a 'plum wine' with incredible longevity; others find it overwhelmingly sweet, headache-inducing, and reminiscent of Lush. It's certainly not a safe blind buy, so sample before you splurge.

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Our Verdict - Infatuation EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Muse - a amber fragrance led by White Flowers, Leather, Plum, with fruity depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Muse EDP A Infatuation 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

Muse EDP

Infatuation EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Plum 58% Leather 42%

Top Notes

Floral Notes 38% Leather 33% Plum 29%

Shared Notes

Plum 58% vs 28%

Leather 41% vs 33%

Only in Infatuation

Floral Notes 38%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 36% vs 28%

Davana 32% vs 38%

Labdanum 30% vs 33%

Shared Notes

Raspberry 31% vs 19%

Amber 23% vs 23%

Benzoin 22% vs 26%

Patchouli 22% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Muse Infatuation

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Muse

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance, potent sweetness, and strong projection, Muse is far too intense for office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines for dressier evening events or romantic encounters where its bold, sensual character can be appreciated without overwhelming a room.

Infatuation

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

The amber 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

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Office Casual

Its amber, fruity 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.

Overall scent match

91%

Key Similarities

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Labdanum, Raspberry

Key Differences

Adds floral notes