Is Khadlaj Perfumes Island Dreams a dupe of Louis Vuitton Symphony?

Island Dreams EDP

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Symphony Eau de Parfum bottle Symphony EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2021 Year 2025
£££££ Price Tier £
Island Dreams Eau de Parfum bottle Island Dreams EDP
$995.00+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at MicroPerfumes
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Symphony EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Island Dreams EDP
This one's a crowd-pleaser for citrus fanatics, delivering a fizzy grapefruit explosion with serious staying power. Just be warned: some batches might need a bit of time to mellow, or you'll be smelling like a cleaning product.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Symphony EDP A Island Dreams 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
Symphony EDP
Island Dreams EDP

Notes

Symphony
Island Dreams

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 46%
Grapefruit 100% vs 100%
Ginger 100% vs 53%
Only in Island Dreams
Musk 58% Ambroxan 42%
Only in Symphony
Grapefruit 100%
Only in Island Dreams
Ginger 53% Bergamot 47%
Only in Symphony
Ginger 100%
Only in Island Dreams
Grapefruit 100%
Only in Symphony
Bergamot 100%
Only in Island Dreams
Musk 58% Ambroxan 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Symphony Island Dreams
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Symphony

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

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.

Island Dreams

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its exceptional longevity and significant projection, coupled with its fresh, clean citrus profile, make it ideal for casual wear and sports. While it's generally too strong for a formal setting, many find its invigorating scent suitable for the office or a daytime date, though a lighter hand on the trigger is advised.

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
82%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 5 notes, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Ginger

Key Differences

Adds ambroxan and musk

Where to buy

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Island Dreams EDP

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Island Dreams EDP

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