Is Perfume Parlour French Flowers a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Fleur du Mâle?
Fleur du Mâle EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
French Flowers EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive yet legendary, Fleur du Mâle is a floral powerhouse for men who dare. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often praised as a masterpiece but equally slammed as 'toilet cleaner'.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fleur Du Male - a aromatic fragrance led by Chamomile, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its powerful projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, where it could overwhelm. However, its unique, seductive floral character is perfect for dates and evening events, commanding attention without being overtly 'dressy'.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 4 notes is in the original, including Petitgrain, Neroli, Basil
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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