Is Perfume Parlour Clear Cyan a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue?
Light Blue EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2001 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Clear Cyan EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Light Blue
- Clear Cyan
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A summer staple that splits opinions between divine refreshment and mundane false starts. Its lemony apple zest is loved by fresh-scent seekers but labelled basic by those expecting more complexity.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D&G Light Blue - a woody fragrance led by Cedar, Apple, Bellflower, with floral depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Musk
54%
vs
33%
Amber
45%
vs
28%
Bamboo
36%
vs
33%
Jasmine
33%
vs
38%
Rose
30%
vs
28%
Apple
24%
vs
53%
Cedar
23%
vs
38%
Bellflower
18%
vs
46%
Lemon
34%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 summer and spring.
Occasions
Light Blue's moderate sillage and longevity make it suitable for casual and date settings, though its freshness fits sporty occasions too. Its simplicity and lightness make it less appropriate for formal events.
Seasons
The woody 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 woody, floral 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.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Bellflower, Rose, Amber
Adds lemon
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$40.00 plus sales tax
MicroPerfumes - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$70.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 6.8 fl oz (200 ml) - $10.49/fl oz
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Clear Cyan EDP
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