Is Perfume Parlour Reason a dupe of Giorgio Armani Because It's You?
Because It's You EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Reason EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Because It's You
- Reason
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
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
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Rose, Lemon, Neroli
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Import charges may apply
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Reason EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 15 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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