Is Perfume Parlour Monarch a dupe of Xerjoff Mamluk?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Mamluk
- Monarch
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This is Xerjoff's divisive honey-oud beast. Some find it a rich, luxurious gourmand, while others recoil from its frankly urinal funk. It's a bold scent not for the faint of heart, promising an unforgettable journey, whether you love it or hate it.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, but perfect for a bold statement on a date or formal evening. The challenging animalic notes push it away from casual day-to-day wear for most.
Seasons
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
Keep it for evening and daily - the sweet accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Caramel, Musk, Amber
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Mamluk EDP
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Monarch EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. 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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