Is Perfume Parlour 3rd Letter a dupe of Clive Christian Perfume C for Women?

C for Women EDP

Clive Christian Perfume   Original Acquired

3rd Letter EDP

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C for Women Eau de Parfum bottle C for Women EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2010 Year -
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3rd Letter Eau de Parfum bottle 3rd Letter EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - C for Women EDP
A truly gorgeous white floral with a boozy, spicy kick, C for Women is luxurious, elegant, and often seen as full-bottle worthy despite its eye-watering price tag. It's a statement scent for those who command attention.
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Our Verdict - 3rd Letter EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of C for Women by Clive C. Built around Bergamot, Coriander, Geranium, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of C for Women by Clive C.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
C for Women EDP A 3rd Letter EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
C for Women EDP
3rd Letter EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 18% vs 7%
Amber Amber 18% vs 22%
Marigold Marigold 17% vs 10%
Sandalwood Sandalwood 17% vs 10%
Vanilla Vanilla 16% vs 10%
Musk Musk 15% vs 14%
Tuberose Tuberose 15% vs 7%
Vetiver Vetiver 14% vs 10%
Geranium Geranium 13% vs 13%
Mandarin Mandarin 12% vs 11%
Jasmine Jasmine 12% vs 11%
Bergamot Bergamot 11% vs 100%
Coriander Coriander 11% vs 14%
Violet Violet 10% vs 7%
Rose Rose 9% vs 7%
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 8% vs 9%
Incense Incense 8% vs 18%
Patchouli Patchouli 8% vs 12%
Only in C for Women
Cognac Cognac 19% Narcissus Narcissus 15% Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang 10% Leather Leather 9% Osmanthus Osmanthus 8%
Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 11% vs 100%
Only in C for Women
Cognac Cognac 19% Marigold Marigold 17% Narcissus Narcissus 15% Geranium Geranium 13% Mandarin Mandarin 12% Coriander Coriander 11%
Shared Notes
Tuberose Tuberose 15% vs 7%
Jasmine Jasmine 12% vs 11%
Violet Violet 10% vs 7%
Rose Rose 9% vs 7%
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 8% vs 9%
Only in C for Women
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang 10% Incense Incense 9% Leather Leather 9% Osmanthus Osmanthus 8% Patchouli Patchouli 8%
Only in 3rd Letter
Coriander Coriander 14% Geranium Geranium 13% Mandarin Mandarin 11% Marigold Marigold 10% Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 7%
Shared Notes
Amber Amber 18% vs 22%
Sandalwood Sandalwood 17% vs 10%
Vanilla Vanilla 16% vs 10%
Musk Musk 15% vs 14%
Vetiver Vetiver 14% vs 10%
Only in C for Women
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean 18%
Only in 3rd Letter
Incense Incense 19% Patchouli Patchouli 12%

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

C for Women 3rd Letter
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

C for Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense white floral character make it less suitable for a quiet office environment. However, its elegance and lasting power are perfect for dates and formal events, though some might also rock it casually to make an unforgettable impression.

3rd Letter

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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.

Overall scent match
36%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 18 notes is in the original, including Incense, Jasmine, Violet

Key Differences

Without cognac and leather

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