Is Perfume Parlour Florence Desire a dupe of Gucci Envy Me?
Envy Me EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2004 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Florence Desire EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Envy Me
- Florence Desire
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive throwback to the early 2000s, Envy Me is either a fun, flirty fruity-floral or a chemical headache in a bottle. Most agree it's a nostalgic scent, but whether that's a good thing depends entirely on your personal taste.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Gucci Envy Me - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cassia, Peach, Cassia, with musky depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Tobacco
27%
vs
33%
Teak
24%
vs
28%
Sandalwood
23%
vs
38%
Peony
20%
vs
18%
Musk
17%
vs
22%
Pomegranate
17%
vs
31%
Pink Pepper
15%
vs
25%
Peach
12%
vs
34%
Litchi
24%
Tonka Bean
24%
Rose
23%
Tea
17%
Pineapple
14%
Jasmine
13%
Mango
12%
Blackcurrant
12%
Tobacco
27%
vs
33%
Teak
24%
vs
28%
Sandalwood
23%
vs
38%
Tonka Bean
24%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, fruity, and floral profile makes it excellent for casual wear and suitable for dates, while some even enjoy it for light activity. Though some find it lasts all day, general sentiment points to moderate longevity, making it less ideal for formal settings where strong, consistent projection is typically desired. Its early 2000s 'shampoo' vibe leans away from office formality.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, musky profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy 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.
Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Tobacco, Peony, Pink Pepper
Adds cassia and white tea, drops blackcurrant and jasmine
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Florence Desire 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. How import charges work
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