Is Perfume Parlour Orange Island a dupe of Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri?
Blu Mediterraneo Arancia di Capri EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1999 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Orange Island EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A Mediterranean vacation in a bottle - dazzling orange and sweet caramel hover over cool musks. Effortlessly clean, never overpowering, it radiates sunny optimism and is the essence of summer casual elegance.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Acqua Di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Arancia Di Capri - a citrus fragrance led by Lemon, Bergamot, Sicilian Mandarin, with warm spicy depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
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Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Explosively fresh citrus and light caramel make this ideal for spring and summer heat, providing a cooling, uplifting sensation. Its airy, transparent nature lacks the weight needed for winter, but can be refreshing in early fall.
Occasions
Low projection and a sparkling, clean citrus profile make it perfect for office, casual, and sporty settings. It is less suited to formal or evening events due to its lightness and relaxed vibe.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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.
Shares 4 of its 8 notes, including Orange, Lemon, Musk
Adds bergamot and caramel, drops almond and cedar
Where to buy
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Orange Island EDP
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