Mr Eau de Parfum vs Y Intense Eau de Parfum
Mr EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| - | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Y Intense EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of its inspiration - a woody fragrance led by Verbena, Coriander, Petitgrain, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
A divisive take on the Y DNA, Y Intense trades the playful apple sweetness for a more grown-up, earthy aromatic vibe. While some find it too generic or synthetic, others champion its refined masculinity and impressive performance, making it a love-it-or-hate-it proposition.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The woody 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 woody, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
This scent is a versatile all-rounder, excellent for daily wear, including the office, thanks to its clean and inoffensive nature. Its strong projection is noted, but the underlying fresh and mature profile prevents it from becoming overwhelming in most settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, citrus, aromatic
Adds bergamot and geranium, drops basil and cardamom
Where to buy
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