Is Perfume Parlour Lovie a dupe of Carolina Herrera Chic?
Chic EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2003 | Year | 2002 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lovie EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Chic is a crowd-pleasing, understated gem. It's not a beast, nor is it revolutionary, but this fresh, spicy woody scent is genuinely pleasant and remarkably versatile. A safe blind buy for an everyday grab that just smells, well, chic.
A budget interpretation of Carolina Herrera Chic's warm, feminine floral. Lovie keeps the rose-and-tuberose bouquet over a creamy vanilla-musk base, but renders the original's opulent floral oriental flatter and lighter, with a shorter, skin-closer wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Chic's moderate performance and unobtrusive, fresh-spicy profile make it perfect for office, casual outings, and even dates. While reviews mention its elegance, it lacks the boldness typically desired for formal events.
Seasons
The warm floral bouquet with creamy vanilla suits spring blooms and cosy autumn days more than summer heat or deep winter.
Occasions
Its elegant, feminine character suits dates, the office and gentle evenings over casual daytime or sport.
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 2 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Mandarin
Adds amber and bergamot, drops freesia and lily of the valley
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (4)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work