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Ceylon Eau de Parfum bottle Ceylon EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Monarch Eau de Parfum bottle Monarch EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ceylon EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Monarch EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Mamluk - a sweet fragrance led by Oud, Caramel, Honey, with amber depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ceylon EDP
Monarch EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Honey 46% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Amber 36% vs 19%
Musk 34% vs 23%
Vanilla 29% vs 26%
Only in Monarch
Bergamot 31%

Accords

Ceylon Monarch
100%
Oud
66%
92%
Honey
70%
Sweet
90%
79%
Powdery
68%
Amber
78%
64%
Musky
58%
Woody
58%
Green
57%
Floral
54%
Citrus
42%
Oud shared
100%
66%
92%
Sweet shared
70%
90%
79%
Amber shared
68%
78%
64%
58%
58%
Floral shared
57%
54%
42%

Performance

Ceylon Monarch
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ceylon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Monarch

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the sweet, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the sweet accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, sweet, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ceylon EDP
Monarch EDP
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