Is Perfume Parlour Victorian Symphony a dupe of Roja Parfums Burlington?

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Burlington EDP

This is a real love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Some reckon it's a masterpiece of modern citrus, pure class in a bottle, while others find the cumin note absolutely vile, smelling of burnt rubber or body odour. It's a divisive one, so sample before you splurge on that hefty price tag.

Statement

Our Verdict - Victorian Symphony EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Burlington 1819 - a citrus fragrance led by Grapefruit, Lime, Mint, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Burlington EDP A Victorian Symphony 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

Burlington EDP

Victorian Symphony EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Bitter Orange 22% Lime 22% Mint 22% Grapefruit 18% Mandarin 14%

Top Notes

Grapefruit 30% Lime 27% Mint 23% Bitter Orange 20%

Heart Notes

Musk 100%

Shared Notes

Bitter Orange 22% vs 19%

Lime 22% vs 26%

Mint 22% vs 23%

Grapefruit 18% vs 30%

Only in Burlington

Mandarin 14%

Only in Burlington

Musk 100%

Only in Victorian Symphony

Ginger 31% Tobacco 27% Cumin 23% Ambergris 19%

Shared Notes

Labdanum 7% vs 19%

Benzoin 7% vs 23%

Saffron 7% vs 30%

Cedar 3% vs 26%

Only in Burlington

Cashmere Wood 9% Cumin 9% Tobacco 9% Rum 9% Ambergris 9% Ginger 8% Cinnamon 8% Oakmoss 7% Patchouli 4% Vanilla 3%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Burlington Victorian Symphony

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Moderate

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Burlington

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

While some find its projection considerable, others say it's understated, making it potentially suitable for the office. Its complex, citrus-woody profile and subtle spice lend themselves well to dates and casual wear, though the polarizing cumin note might be a risk for formal settings.

Victorian Symphony

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Sport

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.

Overall scent match

Key Similarities

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Cumin, Benzoin, Ambergris

Key Differences

Without cashmere wood and cinnamon