Is Perfume Parlour Dare For Men a dupe of Lacoste Challenge?
Challenge EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2009 | Year | 2009 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Dare For Men EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag, offering an initial burst of zest that divides opinion. Some celebrate its clean, fresh simplicity, while others are less impressed by its fleeting nature and generic scent profile. It's a 'your mileage may vary' situation, so try before you buy.
A budget take on Lacoste Challenge, Dare nails the zesty citrus-and-ginger opening over a lavender-and-woods base. As an EDP it carries a fraction more body than the famously light, fast-fading original, while keeping the energetic, youthful character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sports wear, especially in warmer weather, with many reviews noting it's perfect post-shower or for the gym. However, its often-criticised poor longevity and subtle sillage make it less ideal for formal events or dates where more presence is desired.
Seasons
The bright citrus and aromatic freshness suit spring and summer, with enough woody warmth to carry into autumn.
Occasions
A clean, energetic fresh fougere that suits casual daily, office and gym wear.
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.
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Ebony, Lavender, Ginger
Adds orange and rosewood, drops tangerine and violet leaf
Where to buy
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