Is Perfume Parlour First n Last a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana By?
By EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1997 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
First n Last EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- By
- First n Last
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, much-missed masterpiece from D&G's golden era. 'By' is a total crowd-pleaser that delivers a potent dose of creamy, masculine sophistication. It's universally adored for a reason: sexy, unique, and it just works.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D&G - BY - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, Lily Of The Valley, Tangerine, with woody 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
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 powerful and long-lasting nature makes it less suitable for a confined office, but the sophisticated, warm accords align well with formal events and intimate dates. Many reviewers recall wearing it generally, suggesting high versatility for casual settings too.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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.
Shares 2 of its 12 notes, including Sandalwood, Lavender
Adds bergamot and cedar, drops amber and artemisia
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$42.00 plus sales tax
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First n Last EDP
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