Is Perfume Parlour Blooming Tale a dupe of Chloé Love Story?
Love Story EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Blooming Tale EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This much-debated EDT swings from 'rancid glue' to 'a new found love'. It's a fresh, clean floral that plays it safe. The Love Story name promises passion, but Chloe delivers an innocent crush.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Chloe Love Story. Built around Neroli, Orange Blossom, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Chloe Love Story.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean floral nature and generally moderate projection make it a safe choice for the office and casual wear. While some find its longevity lacking, it's considered unoffensive and pleasant for daytime activities.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 8 notes, including Orange Blossom, Musk
Adds bergamot and green notes, drops cedar and neroli
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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