Is Perfume Parlour Luscious Rouge a dupe of Frédéric Malle Lipstick Rose?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lipstick Rose
- Luscious Rouge
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A plush, decadent violet and rose powder bomb that channels vintage lipstick glamour with a modern, flirtatious wink. Daringly feminine and unforgettable, but not for the shy or for high summer.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Frederic Malle - Lipstick Rose - a vanilla fragrance led by Vanilla, Rose, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Iris
19%
vs
28%
Raspberry
18%
vs
33%
Rose
17%
vs
46%
Amber
15%
vs
46%
Vanilla
15%
vs
53%
Grapefruit
13%
vs
53%
Musk
12%
vs
38%
Violet
18%
Heliotrope
16%
Lily of the Valley
15%
Litchi
14%
Clove
14%
Green Notes
14%
Galbanum
14%
Bergamot
13%
Lemon
13%
Cedar
12%
Patchouli
12%
Leather
11%
Vetiver
11%
Oakmoss
11%
Raspberry
18%
Litchi
14%
Green Notes
14%
Grapefruit
14%
Galbanum
14%
Bergamot
13%
Lemon
13%
Musk
12%
vs
38%
Amber
15%
Vanilla
15%
Cedar
12%
Patchouli
12%
Leather
11%
Vetiver
11%
Oakmoss
11%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
This powdery floral is most at home in spring and fall, where its violet-rose heart and fruity sparkle feel uplifting yet plush. Its warmth and sweetness hold up in cooler weather, but the rich sillage can be too much for peak summer heat.
Occasions
Lipstick Rose is a statement scent best suited for dates or elegant evenings, where its sillage and retro glamour shine. It can work for formal occasions and creative offices, but its pronounced presence is not ideal for sporty or minimal daytime wear.
Seasons
Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the vanilla signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Iris, Rose, Amber
Without bergamot and cedar
Where to buy
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Luscious Rouge EDP
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