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Perceval Inspired

Montagne Parfums made Perceval Inspired with one brief: Parfums de Marly Percival.

Parfums de Marly Percival
OriginalPercival$320/100ml
Montagne Parfums Perceval Inspired
This dupePerceval InspiredMontagne Parfums
Smells like
Parfums de Marly Percival
Price
$40
Size
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Per 100ml
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Original per 100ml
$320
Made by
Montagne Parfums

The FragDNA review · on paper

Percival Dupe Offers Rich Woods with Ambroxan Twist

FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026

—not yet worn
Opening
The opening promises a bright citrus‑spicy blend of bergamot, mandarin orange and lavender.
Dry-down
The dry‑down points to an aromatic woody base anchored by musk, balsam fir, clearwood and enriched with amberwood and ambroxan.
Best for
Citrus‑floral aromatic with woody depth

Montagne Parfums’ Perceval Inspired is presented as a parfum, indicating a high concentration of aromatic material. Its listed top accord combines bergamot, mandarin orange and lavender, reinforced by jasmine, violet and Hedione, mirroring many of the original Percival’s opening elements. The inclusion of coriander adds a subtle spicy edge, while the shared musk, balsam fir and clearwood promise an enduring aromatic backbone.

Where the dupe diverges, it replaces the original’s geranium and cinnamon with modern synthetics ambroxan and amberwood, steering the scent toward a smoother, slightly amber‑toned finish. These additions may lend a warmer, more resinous character to the woody base, while the absence of cinnamon removes a potential spicy warmth. Consequently, the overall profile leans more toward polished woods than the original’s aromatic‑spice balance.

The verdictOn paper, the dupe aligns closely with the original in its citrus‑floral opening and aromatic woody heart, while its unique ambroxan and amberwood introduce a smoother, amber‑tinged finish that differentiates it from the original’s geranium‑cinnamon nuance. Thus, buyers seeking the core Percival character with a slightly more polished base may find this offering appealing.

Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.

8.7/ 10

Top pick

FragDNA score · on paper

On paper

Top pick. That is where Perceval Inspired lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Percival.

Montagne Parfums lists 10 of the 12 notes in Percival's pyramid — bergamot, lavender, mandarin orange, jasmine and coriander and more. What it does not list: geranium and cinnamon; and it adds ambroxan and amberwood of its own.

It is sold as a parfum — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.

At $40 it costs 90% less than Percival.

Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.

Value10.0
Note match8.8
Strength9.0
Evidence6.0

Notes compared with Percival

bergamotlavendermandarin orangejasminecorianderviolethedionemuskbalsam firclearwood geraniumcinnamon + ambroxan+ amberwood

in bothonly in the original+ only in Perceval Inspired

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Montagne Parfums publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.

What it's built to smell like

What it is chasing: bergamot, geranium and lavender up top, jasmine, coriander and violet in the middle, musk, balsam fir and clearwood underneath — the shape of Parfums de Marly Percival.

Top

  • bergamot
  • geranium
  • lavender

Heart

  • jasmine
  • coriander
  • violet

Base

  • musk
  • balsam fir
  • clearwood
For the one who wants an elevated fresh-aromatic citrus over clean woods, a polished daily-wear that feels like a luxury take on blue designer scents.

Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.

How it ranks against the other twins

Of the 10 twins of Parfums de Marly Percival we can price, Perceval Inspired is number 10 on price per 100ml.

  1. 01 Ahmed Al Maghribi Kaaf $33/100ml
  2. 02 AromaPassions BOLD $69/100ml
  3. 03 HK Perfumes Show $89/100ml
  4. 04 Zoha Aroma Percival $108/100ml
  5. 05 Perfume Parlour Pierce 1984 $122/100ml
  6. 06 Oil Perfumery Percival $125/100ml
  7. 07 Oil Perfumery Percival $125/100ml
  8. 08 Palermo Perfumes Percival $22.75
  9. 09 Montagne Parfums Perceval $40
  10. 10 Montagne Parfums Perceval Inspired $40

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    Questions

    What does Montagne Parfums Perceval Inspired smell like?

    It is built to smell like Parfums de Marly Percival — bergamot, geranium and lavender up top, jasmine, coriander and violet in the heart, musk, balsam fir and clearwood in the base.

    Is Montagne Parfums Perceval Inspired a dupe of Parfums de Marly Percival?

    Yes — Montagne Parfums sells it as its version of Parfums de Marly Percival.

    Where can I buy Montagne Parfums Perceval Inspired?

    It is in stock at $40 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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