Is Perfume Parlour Monarch a dupe of Xerjoff Mamluk?

Mamluk EDP

Xerjoff by Chris Maurice Original Acquired

Monarch EDP

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Mamluk Eau de Parfum bottle Mamluk EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Monarch Eau de Parfum bottle Monarch EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Mamluk EDP
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.
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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 compare
Mamluk EDP A Monarch 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
Mamluk EDP
Monarch EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 30%
Jasmine 33% vs 28%
Osmanthus 33% vs 38%
Honey 33% vs 28%
Benzoin 33% vs 33%
Caramel 33% vs 33%
Musk 25% vs 23%
Amber 25% vs 19%
Oud 25% vs 37%
Vanilla 25% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Honey 33% vs 28%
Caramel 33% vs 33%
Only in Mamluk
Bergamot 33%
Only in Monarch
Oud 38%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 33% vs 28%
Osmanthus 33% vs 38%
Benzoin 33% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 25% vs 23%
Amber 25% vs 19%
Vanilla 25% vs 26%
Only in Mamluk
Oud 25%
Only in Monarch
Bergamot 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Mamluk Monarch
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Mamluk

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

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

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
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Caramel, Musk, Amber

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Mamluk EDP
Monarch EDP

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Monarch EDP

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Import charges may apply

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