Is The Essence Vault Light Blue a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue?
Light Blue EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2001 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Light Blue 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
- Light Blue
- 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.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Dolce & Gabbana's Light Blue (2001) - Olivier Cresp's Sicilian-summer signature that defined a decade of fresh-citrus designer-feminine scent, here translated into a budget reading with the Sicilian-lemon-apple-bamboo spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for summer and casual-day wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Musk
54%
vs
35%
Amber
45%
vs
26%
Bamboo
36%
vs
41%
Lemon
33%
vs
41%
Jasmine
33%
vs
32%
Rose
30%
vs
26%
Apple
24%
vs
37%
Cedar
23%
vs
38%
Bellflower
18%
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20%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Bright-citrus-fresh is summer-perfect with spring close behind; the Sicilian lemon and apple lift in warm weather and lose presence in cold.
Occasions
Casual-summer feminine signature - casual-day and beach the natural homes; office welcome, sport-friendly due to light projection.
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 9 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Lemon
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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