Is Perfume Parlour Florence II a dupe of Gucci by Gucci?
by Gucci EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2008 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Florence II EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive 'fruitchouli' that some adore for its sophisticated fruit and honeyed patchouli, while others find it too strong, too masculine, or just plain forgettable. Love it if you like a bold, modern chypre, but don't expect it to last.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gucci by Gucci - a fruity fragrance led by Pear, Guava, with sweet depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate sillage and often-reported short longevity make it a decent office choice, but its bold character leans more towards evening or social events. Reviewers mention it for 'dinner and hang out with friends' or 'night outs', supporting its higher scores for date and formal settings.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the fruity, sweet profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Tiare Flower, Honey, Pear
Without lily of the valley and neroli
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Florence II EDP
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£172.50
Amazon UK - 90ml
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Best Value
£172.50
Amazon UK - 90ml - £1.92/ml
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