Is Noted Aromas Palermo a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue?

Light Blue EDP

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Palermo EDP

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Light Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Light Blue EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2026 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Palermo Eau de Parfum bottle Palermo EDP
$160.00+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at eCosmetics
Best value $32.53/fl oz (6.8 fl oz (200 ml))
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Light Blue EDP
This one is a real head-scratcher for Light Blue purists, and the reviews prove it. If you're after a faithful EDP of the original, look elsewhere; this is a completely different beast. For those who like a warm, spicy twist on a fresh lemon, though, it's a surprising, addictive summer hit.
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Our Verdict - Palermo EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Eau de Parfum (2001) - granny smith apple, bamboo and cedar translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Light Blue EDP A Palermo EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Light Blue EDP
Palermo EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 42% vs 28%
Only in Light Blue
Amberwood 60% Benzoin 40% Frangipani 39% Bergamot 37% Marigold 34% Cinnamon 27% Pink Pepper 21%
Only in Palermo
Apple 44% Cedar 42% Bamboo 40% Rose 31% Amber 30% Jasmine 29% Bluebell 28% Musk 27%
Shared Notes
Lemon 42% vs 28%
Only in Light Blue
Bergamot 37% Pink Pepper 21%
Only in Palermo
Apple 44% Bluebell 28%
Only in Light Blue
Frangipani 39% Marigold 34% Cinnamon 27%
Only in Palermo
Bamboo 40% Rose 31% Jasmine 29%
Only in Light Blue
Amberwood 60% Benzoin 40%
Only in Palermo
Cedar 42% Amber 30% Musk 27%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Light Blue Palermo
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Light Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for various settings without being overwhelming. The fresh, creamy, and warm profile, combined with community feedback suggesting it's non-offensive and even office-friendly, boosts its versatility for daily wear and relaxed occasions.

Palermo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Citrus-apple-cedar built for spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Casual day, office, summer - fresh youthful signature.

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.

Overall scent match
10%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Lemon

Key Differences

Adds amber and apple, drops amberwood and benzoin

Where to buy

Light Blue EDP
Palermo EDP
Wide selection Amazon Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront $160.00 eCosmetics - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) Buy Best Value $220.00 eCosmetics - 6.8 fl oz (200 ml) - $32.53/fl oz Buy
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Light Blue EDP

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Palermo EDP

No shop we track that delivers to you has it in stock.

3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
eCosmetics $47.32/fl oz Free delivery $160.00 Buy →
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6.8 fl oz (200 ml)
eCosmetics $32.53/fl oz Free delivery $220.00 Buy →
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