Is Blossom Perfumery 189 Because of Me a dupe of Giorgio Armani Because It's You?
Because It's You EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
189 Because of Me EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Because It's You
- 189 Because of Me
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Which Should You Buy?
A sparkling raspberry-vanilla delight that radiates confidence and flirtatious charm. Loud, sweet, and undeniably crowd-pleasing, it's a go-to for those who love their fragrance to announce their arrival.
A workable dupe of Emporio Armani Because It's You, keeping the raspberry-rose-vanilla signature but flatter and simpler than the original's more layered, gourmand-leaning composition.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The sweet, jammy raspberry and creamy vanilla make this shine in cooler spring and autumn weather, while the floral freshness and light citrus keep it wearable in winter and not overly heavy for some summer nights. Overapplication can be cloying in heat.
Occasions
Its pronounced projection, sweetness, and inviting character make it ideal for dates and social occasions. It’s versatile for casual wear but can become too bold for office or active settings if overapplied.
Seasons
Community season votes for Giorgio Armani Because It's You, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Giorgio Armani Because It's You, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and casual wear.
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 6 of its 7 notes, including Rose, Lemon, Neroli
Adds woody notes, drops amberwood
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