Is Perfume Parlour Charming a dupe of Estée Lauder Beautiful?
Beautiful EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1985 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Charming EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A timeless, luminous floral that radiates elegance and romance. Beautiful is never loud, but it leaves a memorable, graceful impression that has defined feminine sophistication for decades.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Beautiful. Built around Mandarin, Jasmine, Lily, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Beautiful.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The radiant bouquet of white florals and citrus makes Beautiful ideal for spring and summer, when uplifting, breezy scents shine. Its richness and woody base also carry well into mild autumn days, but it is less suited to very cold winter wear.
Occasions
Polished but not overpowering, Beautiful is romantic enough for dates and graceful for the office. Its classic floral profile works for most occasions except sporty or highly informal settings.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 3 of its 10 notes, including Tuberose, Rose, Orange Blossom
Adds jasmine and lily, drops citrus and woody notes
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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