Is Perfume Parlour Super Star a dupe of Xerjoff Kobe?
Kobe EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Super Star EDP
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Kobe is a divisive juice. For some, it's a stellar, long-lasting neroli bomb that elevates the citrus game to new heights. For others, it's a bitter, urinal-cake-esque mess. Definitely one to sample before committing, as your nose might pick up something very different.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Kobe - a citrus fragrance led by Labdanum, Bergamot, Orange, with amber depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
With strong projection and decent longevity reported by many, it can be a bit much for intimate office settings. Its fresh, clean, yet sophisticated profile makes it versatile for casual outings and dates, while the underlying richness supports formal wear. However, it's generally too refined for sport.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 7 of its 10 notes, including Orange, Petitgrain, Neroli
Adds benzoin and rosewood, drops musk and oud
Where to buy
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