Is Perfume Parlour The Disturbance a dupe of Robert Piguet Fracas?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Fracas
- The Disturbance
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Peach
19%
vs
30%
Orange Blossom
18%
vs
19%
Musk
17%
vs
23%
Amber
17%
vs
19%
Oakmoss
16%
vs
30%
Green Notes
16%
vs
26%
Cedar
15%
vs
26%
Mandarin
14%
vs
23%
Tuberose
14%
vs
27%
Carnation
7%
vs
22%
Violet
7%
vs
31%
Rose
7%
vs
18%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral 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 12 of its 24 notes, including Tuberose, Carnation, Musk
Adds bergamot and coriander
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Fracas EDP
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The Disturbance 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 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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