Is Perfume Parlour French Gentleman a dupe of Lacoste Pour Homme?
Lacoste Pour Homme EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2002 | Year | 2002 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
French Gentleman EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag. Some absolutely love its juicy plum and vanilla, calling it a classic crowd-pleaser and a steal for the price. Others find it synthetic and underwhelming, especially newer batches, complaining about poor performance and a 'meh' vibe. A love-it-or-hate-it affair, so prepare for a gamble.
French Gentleman follows Lacoste Pour Homme's softly sweet, boozy fruity-woody. The plum-and-grapefruit opening over spiced juniper and a vanilla-wood base reads true to the brief, but as a budget dupe it lands flatter and lighter than the designer original.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 moderate sillage and sweet fruity profile make it suitable for casual wear and dates without being overpowering. While some find it office-friendly due to its non-offensive nature, its sweetness might be too much for formal settings, and its performance can be too fleeting for intense activity.
Seasons
The fresh fruit, light spice and soft woods make it a versatile year-round wear, leaning spring through winter without extremes.
Occasions
Its balanced, office-friendly fruity-woody character suits the office, daily wear and casual outings with easy date crossover.
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 11 of its 14 notes, including Sandalwood, Pink Pepper, Cardamom
Adds cedar and labdanum
Where to buy
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