Is Perfume Parlour Contentment a dupe of Estée Lauder Pleasures?
Pleasures EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Contentment EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive floral powerhouse, Pleasures is either a timeless, clean classic or a screechy, headache-inducing scrubber. Its vibrant green-floral intensity makes it a love-it-or-hate-it scent with serious staying power.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Pleasures. Built around White Lily, White Peony, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Pleasures.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 spring and summer.
Occasions
Its strong sillage and longevity mean it might be too much for the office if oversprayed, although some find it professional. Its classic, clean floral profile makes it versatile for casual outings and even formal events, while its intensity is ill-suited for sport.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral 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 4 of its 19 notes, including Lily, Peony, Patchouli
Adds cedar and freesia
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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