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Dupe review · Palermo Perfumes

Instant Crush

Instant Crush is Palermo Perfumes's answer to Mancera Instant Crush.

Mancera Instant Crush
OriginalInstant Crush$167/100ml
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This dupeInstant CrushPalermo Perfumes
Smells like
Mancera Instant Crush
Price
$22.75
Size
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Per 100ml
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Original per 100ml
$167
Made by
Palermo Perfumes
6.9/ 10

Strong contender

FragDNA score · on paper

The review

Strong contender. That is where Instant Crush lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Instant Crush.

Palermo Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Instant Crush's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.

At $23 it costs 89% less than Instant Crush.

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

Value9.9
Evidence6.0

Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Palermo Perfumes 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: aldehydes, saffron and ginger up top, rose, jasmine and patchouli in the middle, vanilla, musk and woody notes underneath — the shape of Mancera Instant Crush.

Top

  • aldehydes
  • saffron
  • ginger

Heart

  • rose
  • jasmine
  • patchouli

Base

  • vanilla
  • musk
  • woody notes
For the one who wants an easy, ambery-sweet crowd-pleaser blending spiced citrus, rose and creamy vanilla into a comforting, endlessly wearable signature.

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 13 twins of Mancera Instant Crush we can price, Instant Crush is number 8 on price per 100ml.

  1. 01 Paris Corner Emir Super Crush $30/100ml
  2. 02 The Dupe Spot INSTANT CRUSH by MANCERA #103 (NEW ARRIVAL) $36/100ml
  3. 03 Lattafa Royal Sapphire $50/100ml
  4. 04 Perfume Parlour Crushed $89/100ml
  5. 05 Zoha Aroma Instant Crush $108/100ml
  6. 06 Jo Milano Game Of Spades Jackpot $127/100ml
  7. 07 Scentual Obsessions Instant Love $133/100ml
  8. 08 Palermo Perfumes Instant Crush $22.75
  9. 09 Bujairami InstaSmash $32.50
  10. 10 The Dua Brand Instant Attraction $33
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The community

What people say about Instant Crush

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    Questions

    What does Palermo Perfumes Instant Crush smell like?

    It is built to smell like Mancera Instant Crush — aldehydes, saffron and ginger up top, rose, jasmine and patchouli in the heart, vanilla, musk and woody notes in the base.

    Is Palermo Perfumes Instant Crush a dupe of Mancera Instant Crush?

    Yes — Palermo Perfumes sells it as its version of Mancera Instant Crush.

    Where can I buy Palermo Perfumes Instant Crush?

    It is in stock at $22.75 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.

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