Is Perfume Parlour Red Prydain a dupe of Roja Parfums Britannia?
Britannia Parfum
| Parfum | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Red Prydain EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Britannia
- Red Prydain
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive grand dame - some find it an opulent, modern classic, while others reckon it's a bit too 'old-fashioned granny' for its eye-watering price tag. Expect regal powdery florals, a hint of fruit, and a subtle cocoa whisper.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Roja Britannia - a citrus fragrance led by Tangerine, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, with powdery 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.
Occasions
Its sophisticated floral-powdery and ambery profile, despite good longevity, is generally not overpowering, making it suitable for both office and formal wear. Many reviews highlight its elegant and luxurious feel, fitting for special occasions, while its gentle sillage keeps it from being too attention-grabbing.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, powdery profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus 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.
Shares 10 of its 12 notes, including Tangerine, Iris, Citron
Adds cacao butter and cassia, drops blackcurrant and cacao pod
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Red Prydain EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. 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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