Is Perfume Parlour Tropical Art a dupe of Bvlgari Omnia Paraiba?
Omnia Paraiba EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2015 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Tropical Art EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
How it unfolds
Notes
- Omnia Paraiba
- Tropical Art
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Paraiba is a divisive one, beloved by many for its unique tropical charm yet equally scorned for its perceived poor performance or, for some, a frankly bizarre scent profile. If it works with your chemistry, it's a holiday in a bottle; if not, well, prepare for cat pee or furniture polish.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Omnia Paraiba - Bvlgari - a citrus fragrance led by Bitter Orange, Passionfruit, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, light-hearted tropical nature makes it perfect for casual wear, holidays, and even the office due to its often-reported weak projection. It's less suited for formal events where a more substantial and sophisticated scent is usually preferred.
Seasons
The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Cacao Pod, Passion Flower, Bitter Orange
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Tropical Art EDP
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