Is The Essence Vault Capri In A Bottle Lemon Sugar - 195 a dupe of Kayali Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar I 14?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar I 14
- Capri In A Bottle Lemon Sugar - 195
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper treat for sugar fiends who like a bit of zing, though it’s pretty divisive. While some find it a delightful lemon gourmand, others reckon the lemon either vanishes too fast or turns a bit 'cleaner-like'. Just don't expect it to last from dawn till dusk.
No. 195 nails the zesty lemon-sugar burst of Kayali's Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar convincingly, but the vanilla-musk base is lighter than the original's praline-and-benzoin richness, so the addictive drydown fades quicker.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Lemon
48%
vs
58%
Sugar Cane
51%
Bergamot
42%
Raspberry
54%
vs
57%
Freesia
45%
Lily of the Valley
42%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 sweet, light, and airy profile makes it fantastic for casual wear, especially in summer. While not overly strong, its gourmand sweetness might be a touch much for formal settings, but it's generally inoffensive enough for an office, noted by one review as wearable in a healthcare setting.
Seasons
A zesty lemon-sugar gourmand built for warm weather, feeling most joyful in spring and summer and too light for cold months.
Occasions
Bright and playful rather than formal, it suits casual daytime wear, vacations and relaxed social settings best.
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.
Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Lemon, Vanilla
Adds bergamot and lily of the valley, drops freesia and sugar cane
Where to buy
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Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar I 14 EDP
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Capri In A Bottle Lemon Sugar - 195 EDP
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These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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