Is Perfume Parlour Admirer a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau?
Le Beau EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Admirer EDP
Admirer by Perfume Parlour is a near-identical, budget-friendly alternative to Jean Paul Gaultier's Le Beau. The key difference lies in the price and concentration; Admirer provides an EDP concentration at a fraction of the cost. While Le Beau has a certain brand prestige and a slightly more nuanced blend, Admirer captures the essence of coconut, tonka bean, and bergamot almost perfectly. If you want Le Beau's tropical vibe without breaking the bank, Admirer is a solid choice. However, Le Beau provides a slightly more complex and longer projection.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original fragrance experience.
- You value brand recognition and presentation.
- You prefer a slightly more complex and nuanced scent.
- You want a Le Beau-like scent on a budget.
- You prefer an EDP concentration for longevity.
- You want a very close approximation of Le Beau.
An effortlessly sexy coconut-vanilla blend that radiates confidence and fun. Le Beau is a crowd-pleaser with a sun-kissed vibe, perfect for warm days, dates, and anyone seeking tropical freshness without being cloying.
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau (2019) - the Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant coconut-tonka EDT that became JPG's modern signature for men, here translated into a tight three-note pyramid of bergamot, coconut, and tonka bean. Honest dupe-fidelity for daytime casual and warm-weather wear. PP markets this as a Le Beau Male dupe; we link it to the current canonical Le Beau (2019) which absorbed the line.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Le Beau's juicy coconut, creamy tonka, and sweet vanilla shine in warmer weather, making it ideal for spring and summer. Its moderate warmth and sweetness also suit mild fall days, while its tropical brightness is less suited to cold winter.
Occasions
Le Beau's playful tropical sweetness is perfect for casual wear and dates, where its inviting, modern vibe stands out. Its moderate projection and sweetness are less suited to office or sporty settings but works for relaxed formal events.
Seasons
Bergamot opening over a creamy coconut-tonka heart and base sit firmly in warm-weather territory; summer is the strongest fit with spring close behind. Less suited to deep winter where the lactonic coconut can read out of context.
Occasions
A modern masculine sweet-citrus with intimate sillage fits casual and date wear naturally, with office viable. Lacks the gravitas for formal evenings or the energy for sport.
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 3 notes is in the original, including Coconut, Tonka Bean, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 9 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work