Is Eden Perfumes No.042 Envy a dupe of Gucci Envy?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Envy
- No.042 Envy
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Which Should You Buy?
This legendary green floral is a bona fide masterpiece, still highly sought after and painfully missed since its discontinuation. Expect bold freshness, a unique sharp elegance, and compliments galore.
No.042 follows the green, hyacinth-led structure of Gucci's original 1997 Envy closely, but the fresh floral accord reads thinner and the woody-mossy base fades sooner than the discontinued designer version it's built on.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spring and summer.
Occasions
Its sophisticated green-floral profile with ample projection and longevity makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, commanding attention without being overwhelming. While fresh enough for daytime, its bold character might be a bit much for a very quiet office setting, yet it's excellent for casual confidence.
Seasons
The dewy green-floral character suits Spring and Summer wear, when a fresh, verdant scent feels most natural.
Occasions
A clean, elegant green floral suits office wear and casual daytime use rather than evening or formal occasions.
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 15 notes is in the original, including Hyacinth, Musk, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
No.042 Envy EDP
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These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 16 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
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