Is Perfume Parlour Occasion a dupe of Xerjoff Ouverture?
Ouverture EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Occasion EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ouverture
- Occasion
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Which Should You Buy?
Xerjoff's Ouverture is a seriously divisive beast. Some rave about its unique tropical sweetness and dark complexity, while others are baffled by its woody dryness or cloying syrupiness. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Ouverture - a floral fragrance led by Magnolia, Fig Leaf, Orange, with fruity depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent, long-lasting nature and rich, complex profile make it less suited for an office setting where subtlety is often key. It excels on dates and formal occasions due to its elegant, sensual dry down, and its unique character also makes it interesting for upscale casual wear. Too heavy for sport.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, fruity signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Cashmere Wood, Amber, Vanilla
Without sandalwood
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Lowest Upfront
$142.09 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$142.09 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) - $84.04/fl oz
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Occasion EDP
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