Is Perfume Parlour Dreamy a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle?

Dreamy EDP

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La Belle Eau de Parfum bottle La Belle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Dreamy Eau de Parfum bottle Dreamy EDP
£38.67 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.60/ml (100ml)
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£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - La Belle EDP
Lusciously sweet and inviting, La Belle EDP is a statement gourmand that seduces with ripe pear, creamy vanilla, and a plush, enveloping warmth. Loud, addictive, and completely unforgettable.
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Our Verdict - Dreamy EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier - La Belle. Built around Pear, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Jean Paul Gaultier - La Belle.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
La Belle EDP A Dreamy 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
La Belle EDP
Dreamy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 40% vs 51%
Only in La Belle
Musk 30% Cedar 30%
Only in Dreamy
Vetiver 49%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

La Belle Dreamy
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

La Belle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The lush sweetness of pear and vanilla shines in cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and winter, while the fruity and floral heart gives enough lift to feel playful for spring. Its richness and warmth may be too much for very hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its bold sweetness and projection make it best for dates, nights out, and special occasions. For the office or formal events, it works if applied lightly, but it's generally too much for sporty or active settings.

Dreamy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the fruity, vanilla 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
0%
Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 3 notes, including Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds pear and vetiver, drops bergamot and cedar

Where to buy

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La Belle EDP

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50ml 1 offer
100ml 2 offers
La Belle EDP
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