Is Eden Perfumes No.490 L'imperatrice a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice?

L'Impératrice EDT

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No.490 L'imperatrice EDP

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L'Impératrice Eau de Toilette bottle L'Impératrice EDT
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No.490 L'imperatrice Eau de Parfum bottle No.490 L'imperatrice EDP
$106.95+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at Perfumania
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Impératrice EDT
A burst of watermelon and kiwi on a musky, ozonic base, L'Impératrice is an iconic fruity-aquatic that radiates fun, sunshine, and confidence. A staple for those craving easy, vibrant freshness.
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Our Verdict - No.490 L'imperatrice EDP
No.490 mirrors D&G's L'Imperatrice watermelon-kiwi-rhubarb splash well, and given the original itself is a light, moderate-longevity EDT, the dupe's flatter dry-down is less of a gap here than usual. A juicy, carefree fruity-aquatic for warm days at a fraction of the price.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
L'Impératrice EDT A No.490 L'imperatrice 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
L'Impératrice EDT
No.490 L'imperatrice EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Watermelon 38% vs 44%
Kiwi 36% vs 39%
Rhubarb 35% vs 32%
Musk 34% vs 38%
Cyclamen 31% vs 29%
Sandalwood 30% vs 33%
Jasmine 30% vs 25%
Pink Pepper 28% vs 28%
Only in L'Impératrice
Lemon Tree 35%
Only in No.490 L'imperatrice
Lemon 29%
Shared Notes
Kiwi 36% vs 39%
Rhubarb 35% vs 32%
Pink Pepper 28% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Watermelon 38% vs 44%
Cyclamen 31% vs 29%
Jasmine 30% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 34% vs 38%
Sandalwood 30% vs 33%
Only in L'Impératrice
Lemon Tree 35%
Only in No.490 L'imperatrice
Lemon 29%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

L'Impératrice No.490 L'imperatrice
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Impératrice

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Its juicy fruits, watery and ozonic freshness, and delicate florals make it perfect for spring and summer, while the lack of warmth and depth makes it less suitable for colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its clean, light projection and bright personality suit daytime, casual, and sporty settings, while its fun, playful vibe works well for dates but is a bit too informal for formal occasions.

No.490 L'imperatrice

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Community season votes for Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Wearers put Dolce & Gabbana L'Impératrice, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights, casual wear and sport.

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
92%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Watermelon, Jasmine, Cyclamen

Key Differences

Adds lemon, drops lemon tree

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