Is Milton-Lloyd Hawaii a dupe of Chloé?
Chloé EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2009 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Hawaii EDP
Chloé Eau de Toilette and Milton-Lloyd Hawaii sit at very different ends of the fragrance spectrum. Chloé is a modern, luminous, airy composition built around a cool, watery rose profile, well suited to the office or understated daily wear. It's refined, powdery and consistently gentle. Hawaii goes the other way: a retro floral powerhouse leaning into a heavy, intense tuberose character that evokes vintage sensibilities rather than modern minimalism. Chloé is smooth, high-quality, polished and safe; Hawaii is a divisive, high-projection scent that gets noticed and splits opinion. Choose Chloé if you want a subtle, sophisticated signature built around elegance. Opt for Hawaii if you're after a budget-friendly, bold and vintage floral that refuses to fade into the background.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Chloé
- Hawaii
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a clean, powdery, and airy rose scent.
- You need a versatile fragrance for professional settings.
- You value modern elegance and sophisticated blending.
- You are sensitive to heavy, vintage floral notes.
- You love bold, high-projection retro florals.
- You are looking for an ultra-budget perfume option.
- You enjoy the intense, heady aroma of tuberose.
- You prefer scents with significant sillage and longevity.
A luminous, powdery rose with a cool, watery freshness and delicate sweetness. Airy, feminine, and discreet, this is an effortlessly elegant signature for those who prefer understated beauty.
A big, retro white floral. Tuberose and orange blossom come in first, rose and jasmine follow, and it dries to a woody musk. Creamy and nostalgic, built around vintage Chloé, and strong enough for cool evenings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Woody Notes
10% share of the perfume
Musk
9% share of the perfume
Rose
28%
vs
8%
Freesia
18% share of the perfume
Iris
16% share of the perfume
Watermelon
15% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
10% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
7% share of the perfume
Mandarin
4% share of the perfume
Pink Pepper
1% share of the perfume
Tuberose
35% share of the perfume
Orange Blossom
20% share of the perfume
Jasmine
16% share of the perfume
Woody Notes
10% share of the perfume
Musk
9% share of the perfume
Rose
28%
vs
8%
Freesia
18% share of the perfume
Jasmine
16% share of the perfume
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 composition is airy, floral, and has ozonic and fruity touches that make it perfect for spring or summer. Its lightness and lack of deep warmth makes it less suited for cold winter days.
Occasions
With its soft projection and fresh, clean floral aura, it's ideal for office, casual, and daytime settings. Its subtlety makes it polite in close quarters, but perhaps too gentle for formal or sporty occasions.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and long-lasting nature, Hawaii is too potent for most office environments, risking offence. Its rich, elegant white floral character suits formal events and evening dates, though the assertive tuberose might be too much for casual daywear.
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 1 of its 8 notes, including Rose
Adds freesia and iris, drops jasmine and musk
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