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Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour withhold the name of the fragrance this one interprets, so we will not guess at it. What we can say is what is in the bottle: a classic aromatic fougere, opening on grapefruit and lemon over lavender, with geranium, rose and orange blossom in the heart and a soft coumarin, moss and sandalwood base. Barbershop-clean and comfortably wearable, though it sits closer to the skin than a designer original would.
Jimmy Choo Stars is a delicious take on the original, with candied orange and toffee that many reviewers adore, though a vocal minority find the patchouli overwhelming. It's a real love-it-or-hate-it gourmand with impressive staying power.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and sweet, heavy gourmand character make it less suitable for office wear. However, its cozy and sensual profile, combined with many noting its long-lasting performance, makes it an excellent choice for dates, cooler casual gatherings, and even formal autumn/winter events.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, sweet
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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