Is Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Emerald a dupe of Louis Vuitton Symphony?
Symphony EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Game of Spades Emerald EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Symphony
- Game of Spades Emerald
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Symphony smells glorious, but you'll need deep pockets and a high tolerance for simplicity. It's a crowd-pleasing citrus bomb, polarising some with its price tag and basic profile, but enchanting others with its sheer quality and shocking longevity for a freshie. Most agree it's fantastic but not worth the price.
This one's a bit of a mixed bag. Some reckon it's a solid, fresh, clean scent for spring and summer, particularly if you're after a particular high-end dupe. Others find it synthetic and dated, with performance that's all over the shop. Try before you buy, definitely.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Ginger
100%
Bergamot
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and uplifting nature makes it ideal for casual wear and sport, with its impressive longevity providing assurance. While not overtly formal, its refined citrus can pass for a relaxed date or a moderate office environment, as long as it's not over-sprayed.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and citrusy profile makes it suitable for casual wear or even a sporty outing. While some find its performance strong, the general consensus on moderate projection means it won't overwhelm an office environment, but it's likely too light for formal events.
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 Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger
Without ambrette and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.
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