Is Perfume Parlour Lady Yellow a dupe of Kilian Woman in Gold?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Woman in Gold
- Lady Yellow
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive Kilian, with some declaring it a masterpiece of modern vanilla elegance, while others recoil from what they perceive as an 'old lady' or even 'bug spray' scent. Expect strong opinions - you'll either love her or hate her.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of By Kilian - Woman in Gold - a citrus fragrance led by Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, with floral 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its robust projection and luxurious fragrance make it a standout for formal events and dates, though a lighter hand can make it suitable for a classy office setting. It's too opulent for casual daytime wear or anything active, really.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus 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 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Patchouli, Geranium
Without marshmallow and musk
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Lady Yellow EDP
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