Is Perfume Parlour The Others a dupe of Cacharel Anais Anais?
Anais Anais EDT
Cacharel by Raymond Chaillan, Robert Gonnon, Paul Léger, Roger Pellegrino Original StatementWhere they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Anais Anais
- The Others
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and unapologetically vintage, Anais Anais is a love-it-or-hate-it floral bomb that evokes sharp nostalgia for some, and a headache for others. It's a statement, certainly not a crowd-pleaser for everyone, but those who 'get' it adore its classic charm.
The Others channels Cacharel's vintage classic Anais Anais, its lush white-floral bouquet softened by powdery amber and moss. That timeless, romantic femininity comes through, though it wears lighter and flatter than the original L'Original.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.
Occasions
Its potent floral nature and substantial sillage make it a bit much for a quiet office, though some find it acceptable in moderation. It suits a romantic date or a formal event where its classic elegance can shine, but it's far too heavy for sport.
Seasons
The soft white-floral chypre suits spring and autumn best, staying gentle in warmth and a touch cool for deep winter.
Occasions
Romantic and refined, it works for dates, daily and casual wear and is soft enough for the office.
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 18 notes is in the original, including Hyacinth, Musk, Amber
Without bergamot and blackcurrant
Where to buy
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The Others EDP
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