Is Fragrance World Queen of Hearts a dupe of Halloween?
Halloween EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1997 | Year | 2022 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Queen of Hearts EDP
Halloween and Queen of Hearts, while sharing floral and vanilla notes, ultimately diverge in their overall accord profile. Halloween leans into a cooler, aquatic floral, characteristic of the 90s. Queen of Hearts, on the other hand, offers a richer, fruitier rose, with almond and cherry notes taking center stage. Both are somewhat divisive. Halloween is for those seeking a nostalgic, ethereal experience, while Queen of Hearts appeals to those desiring a bolder, gourmand-leaning floral. Sample both, as individual reactions vary widely.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Halloween
- Queen of Hearts
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You love cool, aquatic florals.
- You're nostalgic for 90s scents.
- You prefer a lighter, more ethereal fragrance.
- You want something truly unique and polarizing.
- You enjoy rich, fruity rose scents.
- You prefer gourmand touches like almond and cherry.
- You want a bolder, more modern fragrance.
- You love vanilla with a fruity twist.
- You prefer romantic fragrances.
Violet and sea water with petitgrain and banana, over magnolia, tuberose and lily of the valley, then incense, sandalwood and vanilla. A cool, icy, very 90s violet floral with an aquatic chill. Spring and summer.
Sour cherry and red fruits with almond, over a plush rose, then iris, anise, vanilla and tonka. A rich, sweet, romantic rose with a tart fruit edge, for people who like their florals loud.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Vanilla
6%
vs
9%
Violet
21% share of the perfume
Sea Water
15% share of the perfume
Banana
9% share of the perfume
Incense
8% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
7% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
7% share of the perfume
Tuberose
7% share of the perfume
Pepper
6% share of the perfume
Petitgrain
6% share of the perfume
Magnolia
5% share of the perfume
Myrrh
2% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
7% share of the perfume
Tuberose
7% share of the perfume
Pepper
6% share of the perfume
Magnolia
5% share of the perfume
Rose
16% share of the perfume
Vanilla
6%
vs
9%
Incense
8% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
7% share of the perfume
Myrrh
2% share of the perfume
Anise
11% share of the perfume
Tonka Bean
11% share of the perfume
Iris
8% share of the perfume
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
Icy violet and sea water feel freshest in spring and summer, with autumn possible and winter too cool.
Occasions
Fresh and clean at moderate strength, it works at the office, on casual days and at the gym, though it is a little airy for formal events.
Seasons
Cherry, rose and vanilla fit every season, with extra warmth for autumn and winter evenings.
Occasions
Rich and romantic, it is a good fit for dates and dressy evenings. It is too sweet for the office and not made for 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 1 of its 12 notes, including Vanilla
Adds banana and incense, drops almond and anise
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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