Is Perfume Parlour French Activity a dupe of Dior Homme Sport 2012?
Dior Homme Sport 2012 EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
French Activity EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Dior Homme Sport 2012
- French Activity
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A modern classic that’s fresh, elegant, and almost universally loved. It’s got that distinctive Dior Homme DNA, but with a vibrant, citrusy swagger perfect for warmer days. Performance concerns aside, this one's a definite crowd-pleaser.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Dior Homme Sports - a warm spicy fragrance led by Ginger Flower, Citron, with powdery depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it highly versatile for office, casual, and sport settings without being overwhelming. While labelled 'sport', many reviews highlight its suitability for formal events and dates, though its moderate projection keeps it from being a power player there.
Seasons
The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its warm spicy, powdery signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.
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 5 notes is in the original, including Iris, Cedar, Green Notes
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
French Activity EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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