Is Perfume Parlour Ultimate a dupe of Tom Ford for Men Extreme?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Tom Ford for Men Extreme is a polarising beast: for some, it's a discontinued masterpiece of masculine seduction, for others, an overpriced, underperforming let-down. If you like your rich, dark scents, this might just be your holy grail, if you can find it. But be warned, some find it a bit strong.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford - Extreme - a woody fragrance led by Cedar, with fruity depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This scent's rich, dark, and sensual profile, coupled with reports of moderate to strong projection, makes it less suitable for office environments. It truly shines for dates and formal occasions, where its luxurious and classic masculine appeal can be appreciated up close, according to numerous reviews.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the woody signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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 3 of its 4 notes, including Patchouli, Cedar, Fig
Adds tuberose, drops lemon and truffle
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Tom Ford for Men Extreme EDT
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