Is Perfume Parlour Truthful Lips a dupe of Kilian Kisses Don't Lie?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Kisses Don't Lie
- Truthful Lips
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a mixed bag. Some find it a whisper-soft romantic dream, while others are left wanting more, especially from that elusive chocolate note. Don't expect a power player; it's a subtle rose with a gentle gourmand twist.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of By Kilian - Kisses Don't Lie - a powdery fragrance led by Pink Pepper, Bergamot, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and autumn.
Occasions
Its intimate nature and softer sillage make it suitable for close encounters like dates, where a gentle presence is preferred. The lack of projection and strong longevity, as noted by some reviewers, means it won't be overpowering for casual wear or less formal office settings.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the powdery signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Dark Chocolate, Papyrus, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Truthful Lips EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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