Is Perfume Parlour Dorothy For Women a dupe of Anna Sui Dolly Girl?
Dolly Girl EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2003 | Year | 2003 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dorothy For Women EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Dolly Girl
- Dorothy For Women
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet nostalgic, Dolly Girl is either a sweet, fresh, and innocent fruity floral, or a sharp, cheap, and childish disappointment. Often praised for its cuteness but criticised for its transient nature, it's a scent best reserved for those who embrace its youthful charm without expectation of gravitas.
A budget take on Anna Sui's Dolly Girl. The juicy fruit-cocktail opening over a light floral garden and berry-musk drydown is recognisable, and since Dolly Girl is itself famously light and short-lived, this dupe lands close - playful and fresh, just a shade fuller in the fruit.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its light, fresh, and often fleeting nature makes it ideal for casual wear, office environments, and even light sport, as it's unlikely to offend. However, its perceived childishness and lack of projection mean it's not suited for formal events or a romantic date where a bolder statement is needed.
Seasons
The juicy, light fruity-floral character is bright and breezy, made for the warmth of spring and summer.
Occasions
Its playful, easygoing freshness suits casual days, daytime and relaxed dates rather than formal occasions.
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 14 of its 15 notes, including Violet, Magnolia, Rose
Adds strawberry, drops wild strawberry
Where to buy
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Dorothy For Women EDP
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