Dupe Pair
96%
Very Similar
Rose Pompon Eau de Toilette bottle Rose Pompon
Edt Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Red Ball Eau de Parfum bottle Red Ball

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Pompon
Rose Pompon is a delicate, fruity rose that's undeniably pretty and perfect for spring, though its fleeting presence is a common complaint. It's a fresh, youthful take on rose, but don't expect it to stick around for long.
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Our Verdict - Red Ball
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rose Pompon - a fruity fragrance led by Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Raspberry, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 2%
Floral 32% 34%
Fruity 21% 18%
Green 6% 5%
Sweet 20% 20%
Warm 6% 8%
Woody 14% 15%
Earthy 10% 12%
Animalic 10% 8%
Fresh 14% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Pompon EdT
Red Ball EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 38% vs 33%
Raspberry 36% vs 28%
Pink Pepper 25% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Rose 56% vs 100%
Only in Rose Pompon
Peony 43%
Shared Notes
Musk 37% vs 28%
Cedar 31% vs 33%
Patchouli 30% vs 38%

Accords

Rose Pompon Red Ball
100%
Fruity
90%
99%
Rose
82%
Floral
54%
54%
Woody
66%
58%
Sweet
52%
Fresh
51%
Musky
42%
Fruity shared
100%
90%
99%
Floral shared
82%
54%
Woody shared
54%
66%
58%
52%
Musky shared
51%
42%

Performance

Rose Pompon Red Ball
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose Pompon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, delicate, and office-friendly nature, as highlighted in reviews, makes it versatile for casual wear and suitable for an office environment. However, its low sillage and longevity, also frequently mentioned, make it less ideal for formal events where a more impactful presence is desired.

Red Ball

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the fruity, warm spicy 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 fruity accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
99%
Accord
62%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody, Floral accords and Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rose Pompon
Red Ball
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