Dupe Pair
96%
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Because It's You Eau de Parfum bottle Because It's You
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F Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Because It's You
A sparkling raspberry-vanilla delight that radiates confidence and flirtatious charm. Loud, sweet, and undeniably crowd-pleasing, it's a go-to for those who love their fragrance to announce their arrival.
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Our Verdict - Reason
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Because It's You - a floral fragrance led by Lemon, Neroli, Raspberry, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 17%
Floral 37% 37%
Fruity 12% 9%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 31% 28%
Warm 6% 6%
Woody 5% 6%
Earthy 2% 2%
Animalic 10% 11%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Because It's You EdP
Reason EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 39% vs 28%
Lemon 31% vs 37%
Neroli 29% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 39% vs 28%
Musk 30% vs 33%
Amberwood 29% vs 38%

Accords

Because It's You Reason
100%
Fruity
66%
90%
Sweet
70%
Floral
90%
Citrus
78%
60%
Vanilla
Amber
54%
50%
Powdery
50%
Musky
42%
Fruity shared
100%
66%
90%
Floral shared
70%
90%
78%
60%
54%
50%
Musky shared
50%
42%

Performance

Because It's You Reason
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Because It's You

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The sweet, jammy raspberry and creamy vanilla make this shine in cooler spring and autumn weather, while the floral freshness and light citrus keep it wearable in winter and not overly heavy for some summer nights. Overapplication can be cloying in heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its pronounced projection, sweetness, and inviting character make it ideal for dates and social occasions. It’s versatile for casual wear but can become too bold for office or active settings if overapplied.

Reason

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
100%
Accord
55%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Fruity, Musky accords and Lemon, Neroli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Because It's You
Reason
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