Is Perfume Parlour Perfect Extra a dupe of Rabanne Pure XS?

Pure XS EDT

Rabanne by Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic, Caroline Dumur Original Statement

Perfect Extra EDP

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Pure XS Eau de Toilette bottle Pure XS EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Perfect Extra Eau de Parfum bottle Perfect Extra EDP
$45.49+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceNet
Best value $21.59/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pure XS EDT
Rabanne's Pure XS is divisive - love it or hate it. It's a playful, sweet, boozy vanilla that some find unique and others utterly generic, but it’s undoubtedly a magnet for attention, if only for its curious 'cola' vibe.
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Our Verdict - Perfect Extra EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Pure XS - a warm spicy fragrance led by Thyme, Ginger, with aromatic depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Pure XS EDT A Perfect Extra 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
Pure XS EDT
Perfect Extra EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla Vanilla 25% vs 28%
Ginger Ginger 24% vs 46%
Myrrh Myrrh 23% vs 33%
Thyme Thyme 19% vs 53%
Cinnamon Cinnamon 18% vs 33%
Leather Leather 16% vs 38%
Cedar Cedar 14% vs 28%
Only in Pure XS
Liquor Liquor 25% Sugar Cane Sugar Cane 22% Grapefruit Grapefruit 20% Bergamot Bergamot 19% Green Notes Green Notes 18% Woody Notes Woody Notes 15% Apple Apple 14% Cashmeran Cashmeran 13% Patchouli Patchouli 13%
Only in Perfect Extra
Sugar Sugar 38%
Shared Notes
Ginger Ginger 24% vs 46%
Thyme Thyme 19% vs 53%
Only in Pure XS
Grapefruit Grapefruit 20% Bergamot Bergamot 19% Green Notes Green Notes 18%
Shared Notes
Vanilla Vanilla 25% vs 28%
Cinnamon Cinnamon 18% vs 33%
Leather Leather 16% vs 38%
Only in Pure XS
Liquor Liquor 25% Apple Apple 14%
Shared Notes
Myrrh Myrrh 23% vs 33%
Cedar Cedar 14% vs 28%
Only in Pure XS
Sugar Cane Sugar Cane 22% Woody Notes Woody Notes 15% Cashmeran Cashmeran 13% Patchouli Patchouli 13%
Only in Perfect Extra
Sugar Sugar 38%

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

Pure XS Perfect Extra
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pure XS

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, boozy, and often strong projection makes it less suitable for office or formal settings. However, it shines on dates and casual nights out, where its playful and attention-grabbing character can be fully appreciated.

Perfect Extra

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, aromatic 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 warm spicy 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
81%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 16 notes, including Cedar, Ginger, Leather

Key Differences

Adds apple and bergamot, drops sugar

Where to buy

Pure XS EDT
Perfect Extra EDP
Wide selection Amazon US Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront $45.49 FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml) Buy Best Value $72.99 Maple Prime - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $21.59/fl oz Buy
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