Is Perfume Parlour The Disturbance a dupe of Robert Piguet Fracas?

Fracas EDP

Robert Piguet by Germaine Cellier Original Acquired

The Disturbance EDP

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Fracas Eau de Parfum bottle Fracas EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
1948 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Fracas EDP
Fracas is the OG tuberose, a monumental, polarising fragrance that's either 'sex in a bottle' or cloying dated hairspray, depending on your skin and the day. Don't blind buy, but give this queen a respect she deserves.
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Our Verdict - The Disturbance EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Robert Piguet - Fracas - a floral fragrance led by Peach, Green Leaves, Mandarin Orange, with fruity 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
Fracas EDP A The Disturbance 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
Fracas EDP
The Disturbance EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach Peach 19% vs 30%
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 18% vs 19%
Green Notes Green Notes 16% vs 26%
Mandarin Mandarin 14% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Musk Musk 17% vs 23%
Amber Amber 17% vs 19%
Oakmoss Oakmoss 16% vs 30%
Cedar Cedar 15% vs 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Fracas The Disturbance
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Fracas

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Fracas is a powerhouse, often described as 'heavy' and 'loud', making it less suitable for office wear. Its voluptuous white floral and sensual character, frequently associated with 'grown women' and 'date night', make it perfect for formal events and romantic encounters.

The Disturbance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

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.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Shares 12 of its 24 notes, including Tuberose, Carnation, Musk

Key Differences

Adds bergamot and coriander

Where to buy

Fracas EDP
The Disturbance EDP

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The Disturbance EDP

Import charges may apply

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Import charges may apply

These shops deliver to the United States from Italy. 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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