Is Perfume Parlour Royalty Not Needed a dupe of Kilian I Don't Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess?
I Don't Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Royalty Not Needed EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- I Don't Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess
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Which Should You Buy?
Don't let the eye-rolling name distract you: this is a fluffy, sweet gourmand that's divisive enough to inspire impassioned declarations of love or outright disgust. If you're a gourmand fan, it's worth a sniff, but sample first - it's not a blind buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of By Kilian - I Don't Need A Prince By My Side To Be A Princess - a fruity fragrance led by Lemon, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet, inviting nature makes it an excellent choice for casual outings and dates, but its intimate projection means it won't overpower in an office setting. However, the gourmand sweetness might be less suited for very formal events or high-energy sports activities.
Seasons
The fruity character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its fruity, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 8 notes is in the original, including Marshmallow, Lemon, Jasmine
Without ginger and tea
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These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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