Is Perfume Parlour Admirer II a dupe of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum?
Le Beau Le Parfum EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Admirer II EDP
Le Beau Le Parfum and Admirer II are incredibly similar, with Admirer II capturing almost all of Le Beau Le Parfum's DNA at a fraction of the cost. The key difference lies in the depth and refinement; Le Beau Le Parfum has a richer, more complex profile, while Admirer II offers a more linear, though satisfying, experience. If you prioritize authenticity and nuanced development, Le Beau Le Parfum is worth the investment. However, for budget-conscious fragrance enthusiasts seeking a nearly identical scent, Admirer II is a superb alternative.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Le Beau Le Parfum
- Admirer II
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want the original fragrance experience.
- You appreciate a more complex scent profile.
- You prefer higher-quality ingredients and longevity.
- You enjoy the prestige of the designer brand.
- You want a very similar scent for less money.
- You are looking for a great value fragrance.
- You don't mind a less complex dry down.
- You prefer a more straightforward, linear scent.
A decadent, crowd-pleasing tropical gourmand that balances creamy coconut and juicy pineapple with a seductive sweet warmth. Flirty and inviting, it leaves a bold, irresistible trail.
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Jean Paul Gaultier Le Beau Le Parfum (2022) - the EDP flanker by Quentin Bisch and Sonia Constant that built on the original Le Beau's coconut-tonka heart with pineapple, iris, ginger, and a richer amber-sandalwood base. Honest dupe-fidelity for autumn-winter and evening wear.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The creamy coconut, sweet tonka, and vanilla make this a versatile scent for cooler nights and transitional seasons, while the fruity pineapple and bergamot keep it lively enough for spring and moderate summer evenings. It may be too sweet for hot, humid days.
Occasions
Its bold, sweet, and sensual presence shines on dates and nights out, but it can overwhelm in close, formal, or athletic environments. Casual and evening wear benefit most from its fun, inviting trail.
Seasons
The richer amber-tonka-sandalwood base and the coconut-lactonic heart shift this EDP flanker firmly into autumn and winter; warm-weather wear is possible but the depth reads heavy in summer.
Occasions
Sweet-amber masculine with EDP-strength projection fits date and formal evening wear naturally, with dinner viable; office viable at low dosage but the sweetness can read informal. Too rich 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 10 notes is in the original, including Coconut, Woody Notes, Ginger
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
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