Is Blossom Perfumery 264 Love Don’t Be Shy a dupe of Kilian Love Don't Be Shy?

Love Don't Be Shy EDP

Kilian by Calice Becker Original Acquired

264 Love Don’t Be Shy EDP

Blossom Perfumery   Inspired Statement
Share
Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Love Don't Be Shy Eau de Parfum bottle Love Don't Be Shy EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2007 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
264 Love Don’t Be Shy Eau de Parfum bottle 264 Love Don’t Be Shy EDP
$235.00+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at MicroPerfumes
Best value $113.26/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
Buy Love Don't Be Shy Check price on →
No stockist yet
We have not found it at a shop we track that delivers to you
Check price on →

Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

ScentArt

View Liquid → Love Don't Be Shy EDP
View Liquid → 264 Love Don’t Be Shy EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Love Don't Be Shy EDP
A decadent marshmallow and orange blossom fantasy, Love Don't Be Shy is unapologetically sweet, lush, and seductive. It is a niche gourmand for those who want to be noticed and enveloped in plush, romantic warmth.
Acquired
Our Verdict - 264 Love Don’t Be Shy EDP
No. 264 leans on Kayali's Love Don't Be Shy vanilla-caramel-white floral formula, but the gourmand sweetness feels louder and more generic than the original's polished, marshmallow-soft balance, fading sooner too.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Love Don't Be Shy EDP A 264 Love Don’t Be Shy EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Love Don't Be Shy EDP
264 Love Don’t Be Shy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Neroli 29% vs 30%
Bergamot 24% vs 23%
Pink Pepper 23% vs 26%
Coriander 22% vs 19%
Orange Blossom 19% vs 27%
Vanilla 18% vs 32%
Caramel 18% vs 26%
Honeysuckle 16% vs 18%
Jasmine 16% vs 21%
Musk 15% vs 20%
Iris 15% vs 15%
Rose 15% vs 18%
Only in 264 Love Don’t Be Shy
Sugar 21%
Shared Notes
Neroli 29% vs 30%
Bergamot 24% vs 23%
Pink Pepper 23% vs 26%
Coriander 22% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 19% vs 27%
Honeysuckle 16% vs 18%
Jasmine 16% vs 21%
Iris 15% vs 15%
Rose 15% vs 18%
Only in Love Don't Be Shy
Marshmallow 16%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 18% vs 32%
Caramel 18% vs 26%
Musk 15% vs 20%
Only in 264 Love Don’t Be Shy
Sugar 21%

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

Love Don't Be Shy 264 Love Don’t Be Shy
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Love Don't Be Shy

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dense sweetness, syrupy vanilla, and prominent white florals make this ideal for cool and cold weather, especially winter and autumn, where its richness and projection shine without becoming cloying. It can be worn in spring for evening or special occasions but may be too heavy for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its decadent sweetness and sensual gourmand character make it perfect for romantic dates and formal evening events. The bold projection and sugary profile can be overwhelming for office or sports settings, but it works for special casual outings.

264 Love Don’t Be Shy

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Community season votes for Kilian Love Don't Be Shy, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Kilian Love Don't Be Shy, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and 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.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Shares 12 of its 13 notes, including Pink Pepper, Neroli, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds sugar, drops civet and labdanum

Where to buy

Love Don't Be Shy EDP
264 Love Don’t Be Shy EDP

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS