Is Perfume Parlour Violet Parlando a dupe of Xerjoff Purple Accento?

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purple Accento EDP

If you missed out on Erba Pura, or just fancy a softer, warmer take on that fruity-musk DNA, Purple Accento is your sophisticated second chance. It's a crowd-pleaser for sure, though some might find it a bit too close to its famous sibling.

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Our Verdict - Violet Parlando EDP

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Purple Accento - Xerjoff - a citrus fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, Hyacinth, Pineapple, with fruity depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Purple Accento EDP A Violet Parlando 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

Purple Accento EDP

Violet Parlando EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Pineapple 28% Mandarin 26% Bergamot 25% Hyacinth 21%

Top Notes

Mandarin 38% Hyacinth 33% Pineapple 29%

Heart Notes

Berries 34% Jasmine 25% Iris 24% Pink Pepper 18%

Shared Notes

Pineapple 27% vs 28%

Mandarin 25% vs 37%

Hyacinth 21% vs 33%

Only in Purple Accento

Bergamot 25%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 24% vs 46%

Pink Pepper 18% vs 53%

Only in Purple Accento

Berries 34% Iris 24%

Shared Notes

Oud 23% vs 30%

Musk 21% vs 23%

Vanilla 18% vs 19%

Sandalwood 17% vs 26%

Only in Purple Accento

Amber 19%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Purple Accento Violet Parlando

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Short (2-4h)

Strong

Projection

Intimate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Purple Accento

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, a little goes a long way, making it perhaps too assertive for a cramped office but perfect for dates or evening casual wear. The blend of fresh fruit with deeper oud and amber allows it versatility for both day and night events, leaning away from sport due to its rich, luxurious feel.

Violet Parlando

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus 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

83%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Jasmine, Hyacinth, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Without amber and bergamot