Is Perfume Parlour Red Cape a dupe of Dior Rouge Trafalgar?
Rouge Trafalgar EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Red Cape EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Rouge Trafalgar
- Red Cape
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Which Should You Buy?
Rouge Trafalgar is a high-end fruit bomb that's sadly divisive. Many find it too generic for its price, whilst others adore its elevated, tart berry profile. It’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, particularly when factoring in the performance.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rouge Trafalgar - a fruity fragrance led by Cherry, Mandarin Orange, Strawberry, with citrus 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, fruity, and subtle nature makes it excellent for casual wear or the office, as many reviews suggest it's inoffensive. Its limited projection and longevity, however, make it less suitable for formal events where a more impactful scent is often desired, though some find it sexy enough for dates.
Seasons
The fruity 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 fruity, citrus 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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Musk, Grapefruit, Mandarin
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Red Cape EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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