Is Perfume Parlour The Real Thing a dupe of Dior Miss Dior Originale?
Miss Dior Originale EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2011 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
The Real Thing EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Miss Dior Originale
- The Real Thing
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Miss Dior Originale is far from a crowd-pleaser, sparking strong opinions from classic perfume lovers to those who find it utterly dated. This is a scent that demands appreciation for its vintage green chypre character. Expect love-it-or-hate-it reactions from everyone around you.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Miss Dior Originale (1947) - a floral fragrance led by Aldehydes, Gardenia, Galbanum, with powdery depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its vintage, bold chypre nature means it might be too strong for a casual office setting, although some find it elegantly wearable. It shines in formal settings where its sophisticated aura can be appreciated, and its unique character would make a statement on a date. It's definitely not a sport fragrance.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, powdery signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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.
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Jasmine, Galbanum
Adds aldehydes and amber, drops patchouli
Where to buy
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$155.39 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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Best Value
$155.39 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $45.95/fl oz
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The Real Thing EDP
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