Is SMEL. Love in White a dupe of Creed Love in White?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Love in White
- Love in White
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper lightning rod - people either love its clean, luxurious vibe or reckon it smells like bug spray or cleaning products. Not a safe blind-buy, but if it clicks with your skin chemistry, you're in for a treat.
Copycat's Love in White gives a fuller, denser white-floral bouquet than Creed's transparent original, with less of the orange-zest lift that keeps the real thing airy. The iris-powder finish is present but heavier than the delicate Creed drydown.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive floral nature makes it perfect for the office, with many reviewers praising its suitability. While some find it romantic for dates or weddings, its restrained projection and classy vibe also work well for formal settings, shifting it away from casual or sport where more energy is typically preferred.
Seasons
A soft white-floral profile that suits warmer months best, where its light powdery character feels airy rather than heavy.
Occasions
Elegant and understated, it fits office wear and daytime casual or date settings more than evening or formal occasions.
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 9 notes is in the original, including Ambergris, Vanilla, Orange
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Where to buy
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