Is Perfume Parlour Legnano a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana D&G Masculine?
D&G Masculine EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1999 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Legnano EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- D&G Masculine
- Legnano
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper cult classic, still mourned years after it was binned. You're either going to love its sharp, green citrus, or find it a painfully dated relic. If you're after that '90s fresh-out-of-the-shower vibe, this is your jam - but good luck finding a bottle that won't cost an arm and a leg.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D & G - a citrus fragrance led by Lemon, Bergamot, Clary Sage, with warm spicy 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
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and subtly woody character makes it versatile, particularly for casual and office wear where it won't overwhelm. While not a formal showstopper, it's a solid choice for dates, with many reviewers lauding its compliment-getting nature.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 5 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Musk
Adds basil and caraway, drops cinnamon and lemon
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Legnano EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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