What Is Velixir Hera a Dupe Of?

Velixir Hera is a Parfums de Marly Palatine clone

Velixir Hera is a clone of Parfums de Marly Palatine. We rate the similarity at 85%. Pear, violet, lavender, musk and sandalwood connect Hera with Palatine.

Hera is the Velixir to consider for Palatine's fruity floral direction. Pear, violet and lavender are the useful starting points, with musk and sandalwood beneath them. If violet is one of your favorite floral notes, this is a more focused comparison than simply choosing another sweet floral fragrance.

Violet and lavender with a fruity opening

Hera lists pear, mandarin orange and citrus up top. Violet and lavender make up the heart, followed by musk, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli. That gives you fruit, flowers and warmer base notes to compare, with violet and lavender at the center of the profile.

Palatine's catalog pyramid also includes pear, bergamot and mandarin, followed by violet, a floral bouquet and lavender. Musk, sandalwood, vanilla and patchouli appear in its base too. Several of the same ideas line up, so you can see why Hera gets paired with this specific Parfums de Marly fragrance.

Our 85% rating is for Hera and Palatine overall. Similar note lists can still lead to different preferences, especially if you care a lot about how the violet or lavender comes across. Use the shared notes to work out what you want from the fragrance, then let your own sample comparison guide the choice.

Choosing Hera or the original

Hera belongs on the shortlist if you're looking for this fruit-and-violet combination through Velixir. Pay attention to the floral heart as well as the opening. The pear is only part of the connection, and the musk, sandalwood and vanilla foundation gives you another useful area to compare.

For shopping options, open the Velixir Hera product page and the Parfums de Marly Palatine product page. Compare bottle sizes and the final retailer price before buying. The cards above show eligible catalog offers when available, with each listing's own size and condition.