Is Perfume Parlour Infatuation a dupe of Xerjoff Muse?
Muse EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Infatuation EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Muse
- Infatuation
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Plum
58%
vs
28%
Leather
41%
vs
33%
Jasmine
36%
vs
28%
Davana
32%
vs
38%
Raspberry
31%
vs
19%
Labdanum
30%
vs
33%
Amber
23%
vs
23%
Benzoin
22%
vs
26%
Patchouli
22%
vs
30%
Floral Notes
38%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
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
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.
Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Amber, Patchouli, Labdanum
Adds floral notes
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$193.89 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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Best Value
$193.89 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $57.34/fl oz
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Infatuation EDP
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