Is Perfume Parlour Sweet Cacao a dupe of Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco 21?

Sweet Cacao EDP

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Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 Eau de Parfum bottle Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 EDP
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 EDP
This one is an absolute divider. Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 is either a sophisticated tropical escape or a harsh, synthetic disappointment, with very little middle ground. Expect prominent white florals alongside creamy coconut and vanilla, but don't expect it to be a pure gourmand experience.
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Our Verdict - Sweet Cacao EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 - Kayali - a floral fragrance led by Coconut Milk, Honeysuckle, with fruity depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 EDP A Sweet Cacao EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 EDP
Sweet Cacao EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Coconut 36% vs 53%
Vanilla 34% vs 53%
Tuberose 33% vs 46%
Gardenia 32% vs 53%
Sandalwood 24% vs 46%
Honeysuckle 23% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Coconut 36% vs 53%
Honeysuckle 23% vs 46%
Only in Utopia Vanilla Coco 21
Pear Blossom 22% Lemon 18%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 33% vs 46%
Gardenia 32% vs 53%
Only in Utopia Vanilla Coco 21
Jasmine 34%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 34% vs 53%
Sandalwood 24% vs 46%
Only in Utopia Vanilla Coco 21
Musk 23% Patchouli 18%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Utopia Vanilla Coco 21 Sweet Cacao
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Utopia Vanilla Coco 21

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and the blend of creamy, warm notes with pronounced white florals make it suitable for dates or casual outings. However, the potential for it to be perceived as 'strong' by some, combined with its opulent character, lowers its office applicability.

Sweet Cacao

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Sandalwood, Tuberose, Gardenia

Key Differences

Without jasmine and lemon

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