Is Fragrance World Amour de Leuxe a dupe of Lalique L'Amour?
Lalique L'Amour and Fragrance World's Amour de Leuxe are strikingly similar white floral fragrances, but differ in price and perceived complexity. L'Amour, a mid-tier option, presents a more refined, albeit potentially divisive, composition. Some find it elegantly clean, while others deem it shampoo-like. Amour de Leuxe, a budget-friendly alternative, offers a crowd-pleasing scent profile, but suffers from weaker performance. The choice hinges on whether you prioritize nuanced elegance and are willing to pay more, or prefer an affordable, mass-appealing scent despite its longevity issues.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more complex white floral fragrance.
- You appreciate a touch of elegance and refinement.
- You don't mind a potentially divisive scent profile.
- Longevity is less important than scent quality for you.
- Price is a primary concern for you.
- You prefer crowd-pleasing, versatile scents.
- You want a safe and easy-to-wear fragrance.
- You don't mind reapplying throughout the day.
Lalique L'Amour is a gentle, pretty white floral that's divisive. Some find it a clean, elegant dream, while others dismiss it as forgettable 'shampoo-like' and complain about its fleeting presence. If you're after subtle white florals, this could be your affordable luxury.
A pleasant, versatile white floral that could easily be a crowd-pleaser if it lasted longer. It's a shame the performance lets it down, because the scent itself is genuinely lovely and easy to wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive white floral profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. Despite some finding it a bit too intimate for dates, its romantic undertones make it appropriate for closer encounters. Its subtlety and clean character limit its suitability for formal events or sports.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean character and low sillage make it ideal for office and casual wear. The short longevity means it's less suited for occasions requiring enduring presence like formal events or dates, unless you're prepared to reapply frequently.
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 6 of its 9 notes, including Tuberose, Rose, Jasmine
Adds cedar and gardenia, drops styrax and ylang-ylang
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
L'Amour EDP
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Amour de Leuxe EDP
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work