Is Perfume Parlour Joyful a dupe of Givenchy Amarige?
Amarige EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 1991 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Joyful EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A legendary, unmistakable floral that commands attention with vintage French flair and beaming confidence. Amarige is both a celebration of abundant femininity and a statement piece for those who dare to wear powerful scent with joy.
A budget take on Givenchy Amarige. The honeyed mimosa, gardenia and tuberose bouquet and warm powdery-vanilla base capture the original's joyful, glowing white-floral character, though the dupe wears flatter and skin-closer - the legendary powerhouse projection is softened.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Amarige's opulent bouquet of white and yellow florals shines in cool spring and autumn air, where its richness and projection can be fully appreciated. Its warmth and sillage can become overwhelming in high heat, but it remains inviting and plush in winter and transitional seasons.
Occasions
This is a powerhouse floral best suited to formal events or confident evening wear, where its presence can truly command a room. Its strength and vintage character can be too much for office or casual daytime settings and is wholly unsuitable for sporty or active occasions.
Seasons
The dense honeyed florals and warm powdery base suit cooler autumn, winter and spring wear.
Occasions
Bold and romantic, it shines on dates and formal evenings rather than the office or sport.
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 11 of its 25 notes, including Neroli, Tuberose, Jasmine
Adds black locust and blackcurrant
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (4)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work