Is Perfume Parlour Exotic Island a dupe of Dolce & Gabbana Sicily?
Sicily EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2003 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Exotic Island EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sicily
- Exotic Island
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, much-missed gem that evokes sophisticated Italian glamour with its unique blend of creamy banana, sparkling aldehydes, and luxurious soapiness. Loved by many, but its striking, sometimes 'old-school' character means it's not for everyone.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Sicilly - a citrus fragrance led by Sicilian Bergamot, with floral 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
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, elegant, and sophisticated profile makes it suitable for date nights and formal occasions, while a softer application can work for casual wear. The presence of aldehydes and a strong scent profile may be too assertive for some office environments, and it's certainly not a sport scent.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 4 of its 13 notes, including Bergamot, Jasmine, Sandalwood
Adds aldehydes and banana
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Sicily EDP
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Exotic Island 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 are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 23 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. 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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