Is French Avenue Vulcan Baie a dupe of Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Pink Boa?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive scent, some rave about its playful, boozy vibrance, while others are left cold by its fleeting sweetness. Pink Boa is an experience, not just a fragrance, but one that polarizes with its 'pink lemonade and vodka' vibe. Buyer beware, sample first.
This one's a mixed bag - a love-it-or-hate-it fruity cocktail. Some reckon it's a stellar fizzy pink lemonade, others say it's more like a school juice box or even cleaning product. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if you're after a loud, fun, fruity concoction, it might just be your summer jam.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 summer and spring.
Occasions
Its playful, fruity-boozy nature makes it ideal for casual outings and dates, but it's far too informal and potentially distracting for the office. While some find it energising for sport, its sweetness could be cloying. Performance is highly variable judging by reviews, ranging from fleeting to long-lasting, which impacts its versatility across different settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its dominant fruity and sweet accords, coupled with strong projection (for some), make it far too casual and potentially overwhelming for an office or formal event. It's best suited for laid-back casual outings or even active pursuits where its vibrant energy can shine.
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 15 notes is in the original, including Lily of the Valley, Peach, Raspberry
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Pink Boa EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work