Is Perfume Parlour Bonjour Sweetheart a dupe of Frédéric Malle French Lover?
French Lover EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Bonjour Sweetheart EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A masterful study in green, earthy masculinity, French Lover is crisp, mossy, and quietly magnetic. It brings refined ruggedness for those who appreciate understated power and natural elegance.
Perfume Parlour's affordable citrus interpretation, led by Bergamot with woody depth. The dupe keeps the recognisable character at a wallet-friendly price, trading some depth and longevity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
French Lover's dominant green and woody notes make it ideal for spring and fall when earthy, herbal freshness shines. The scent is too crisp and fresh for winter's coziness, and may be slightly dense for peak summer heat.
Occasions
The refined yet natural profile is versatile for office, casual, and date settings, projecting sophistication without being overwhelming. Its earthy, mossy depth is less suited to formal black-tie or high-energy sport occasions.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 6 notes, including Musk, Incense, Oakmoss
Adds bergamot and patchouli, drops amber and angelica
Where to buy
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International (4)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work