Is Perfume Parlour Red Ball a dupe of Goutal Rose Pompon?

Red Ball EDP

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Rose Pompon Eau de Toilette bottle Rose Pompon EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Red Ball Eau de Parfum bottle Red Ball EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose Pompon EDT
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 EDP
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

How they compare
Rose Pompon EDT A Red Ball EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rose Pompon EDT
Red Ball EDP

Notes

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

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Rose, Pink Pepper, Raspberry

Key Differences

Without peony

Where to buy

Rose Pompon EDT
Red Ball EDP

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Red Ball EDP

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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)

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