Is Perfume Parlour Decorous For Women a dupe of Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman?
Provocative Woman EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2004 | Year | 2004 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Decorous For Women EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
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- Provocative Woman
- Decorous For Women
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Which Should You Buy?
Don't let the name fool you - this is less a femme fatale and more a friendly, sophisticated presence. It's a surprisingly versatile, affordable crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight, though some find it a bit too safe.
A budget take on Elizabeth Arden's Provocative Woman - the same airy fruity-floral of quince and lotus over midnight orchid and freesia, grounded by hinoki wood and red amber. Decorous captures that pretty, sophisticated character but reads flatter than the original, the woody-amber base thinner.
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and often-cited 'office-safe' nature make it ideal for daily wear and professional settings. While some find it sexy for dates, its general 'pleasant' character means it doesn't shout for formal events and its lack of punch makes it unsuitable for sport.
Seasons
The fresh fruit, airy florals and light woods suit spring, summer and early autumn, easing off in deep winter.
Occasions
Pretty and refined, it suits casual daywear, the office, dates and relaxed evenings over 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.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Quince, Papaya, Amber
Adds pebbles, drops apricot and cedar
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$15.99 plus sales tax
Maple Prime - 1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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Best Value
$18.95 plus sales tax
FragranceShop.com - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $5.60/fl oz
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Decorous For Women EDP
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