Is Perfume Parlour Violet Tag For Men a dupe of Ralph Lauren Purple Label?

Purple Label EDP

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Violet Tag For Men EDP

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Purple Label Eau de Parfum bottle Purple Label EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2003 Year 2003
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Violet Tag For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Violet Tag For Men EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Purple Label EDP
This one's a divisive one, always compared to Bleecker Street and Aventus, but can't quite stand on its own for many. Some reckon it's a classy, unique gem, while others are left underwhelmed by its fleeting performance and generic vibe. Try before you buy, mate.
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Our Verdict - Violet Tag For Men EDP
A wallet-friendly clone of Ralph Lauren Purple Label. The dry, classy green-woody character lands well, and since the original is famous for poor longevity, this budget version actually closes much of the usual gap.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Purple Label EDP A Violet Tag For Men 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 Label EDP
Violet Tag For Men EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Sage 52% vs 34%
Thyme 47% vs 34%
Blackberry 45% vs 36%
Mahogany 41% vs 37%
Coriander 32% vs 34%
Oakmoss 31% vs 32%
Musk 26% vs 29%
Mandarin 22% vs 28%
Only in Violet Tag For Men
Tobacco Blossom 31%
Shared Notes
Blackberry 45% vs 36%
Coriander 32% vs 34%
Mandarin 22% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Sage 52% vs 34%
Thyme 47% vs 34%
Only in Violet Tag For Men
Tobacco Blossom 31%
Shared Notes
Mahogany 41% vs 37%
Oakmoss 31% vs 32%
Musk 26% vs 29%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Label Violet Tag For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Purple Label

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its blend of classic woody and aromatic accords, coupled with a generally perceived subdued performance, makes it perfect for formal events and dates where subtlety is key. It's too refined and not fresh enough for casual or sport, and its elegance might be lost in too relaxed an office setting unless oversprayed.

Violet Tag For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

The dry green-woody character suits transitional autumn and spring best, with enough oakmoss warmth to carry into milder winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Refined and understated, it works cleanly for the office or formal wear and has the polish for an evening date.

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
87%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Oakmoss, Mahogany

Key Differences

Adds tobacco blossom

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

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Violet Tag For Men EDP

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