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Pearl Essence — Merit Retrospect
Eau de Parfum
The brand says this is inspired by Merit Retrospect.
“Pearl Essence — Merit Retrospect”
Source: caperfume.com
Last seen November 2, 2026
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Merit Retrospect dupes: 1 brands, 1 countries
Based on brands' own pages. Last checked November 2, 2026.
Dupes whose brands say they are inspired by Merit Retrospect: CA Perfume Pearl Essence — Merit Retrospect. These matches rest on the maker’s own statement or on several independent sources. Original alternatives with the closest notes and accords: Violet Pourpre d'Automne (2017) (84% note/accord overlap), Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) (82%), Molinard Violette (Eau de Parfum) (82%).
Coded dupes
Similar original perfumes
Similarity is the share of common notes (60%) and common accords (40%).
84% matchViolet Pourpre d'Automne (2017)
7.5
Violet · 2017
84% overlap
Shared notes: Rose, Violet, Moss, Musk
82% matchMarc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette)
7.0
Marc Jacobs · 2007
82% overlap
Shared notes: Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
81% matchVan Cleef & Arpels Un Air de First
7.5
Van Cleef & Arpels · 2011
81% overlap
Shared notes: Aldehydes, Musk
81% matchThe House of Oud Up to the Moon
7.0
The House of Oud · 2020
81% overlap
Shared notes: Pear, Musk
81% matchMiller Harris Cœur de Jardin
7.5
Miller Harris · 2015
81% overlap
Shared notes: Pear, Moss, Musk, Vanilla
81% matchLaura Biagiotti Laura Tender
6.5
Laura Biagiotti · 2019
81% overlap
Shared notes: Pear, Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
81% matchEditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose
7.5
Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle · 2000
81% overlap
Shared notes: Rose, Violet, Vanilla
80% matchValentino Rock 'n Rose (Eau de Parfum)
6.5
Valentino · 2006
80% overlap
Shared notes: Bergamot, Rose, Violet, Musk, Vanilla
Comparison
| Perfume | Type | Note/accord overlap | Shared notes | Longevity | Sillage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merit Retrospect | Original | No data | No data | 6.5/10 (10+ votes) | 6.0/10 (10+ votes) |
| Violet Pourpre d'Automne (2017) | Similar original | 84% | Rose, Violet, Moss, Musk | 7.5/10 (50+ votes) | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) |
| Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) | Similar original | 82% | Jasmine, Violet, Musk, Vanilla | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) | 6.0/10 (100+ votes) |
| Molinard Violette (Eau de Parfum) | Similar original | 82% | Rose, Violet | 7.0/10 (50+ votes) | 6.5/10 (50+ votes) |
Frequently asked questions
What is a dupe of Merit Retrospect?
Dupes said by sources to be inspired by Merit Retrospect: CA Perfume Pearl Essence — Merit Retrospect: several independent sources.
Which perfume smells closest to Merit Retrospect?
By note and accord overlap the closest original is Violet Pourpre d'Automne (2017) (84%). Shared notes: Rose, Violet, Moss, Musk. Other close alternatives: Marc Jacobs Daisy (Eau de Toilette) (82%), Molinard Violette (Eau de Parfum) (82%).
How this page is made
Coded dupes are compiled from maker pages and independent sources. "Stated by the maker": the dupe maker’s own statement. "Several independent sources": at least two sources that do not copy each other give the same match. "Single source family (community)": only one community source family, counting sites that copy each other as one. "Parfumedia compilation": a match compiled by Parfumedia from brand materials and independent sources.
The percentage for similar originals is the share of common notes (60% weight) and common accords (40% weight).
Dupe matches were last checked on November 3, 2026.