Is Perfume Parlour French Ruby a dupe of Lacoste Red?

Red EDT

Lacoste by Annick Menardo Original Favourite

French Ruby EDP

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Red Eau de Toilette bottle Red EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2004 Year 2004
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French Ruby Eau de Parfum bottle French Ruby EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Red EDT
This one's a proper crowd-pleaser, fresh and fruity, but its notoriously poor performance means many feel short-changed. If you demand longevity, look elsewhere; otherwise, it's a solid, unpretentious pick.
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Our Verdict - French Ruby EDP
French Ruby targets Lacoste Red (Style in Play) - the playful green-apple-and-woods fresh scent that became a summer staple. The dupe nails the standout crisp apple opening but renders it flatter, and since the original is already a soft skin-scent, the dupe wears even closer with shorter longevity.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Red EDT A French Ruby EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Red EDT
French Ruby EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pine 100% vs 59%
Apple 100% vs 100%
Patchouli 54% vs 33%
Vetiver 45% vs 36%
Only in French Ruby
Jasmine 41% Musk 31%
Shared Notes
Apple 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Pine 100% vs 59%
Only in French Ruby
Jasmine 41%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 54% vs 33%
Vetiver 45% vs 36%
Only in French Ruby
Musk 31%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Red French Ruby
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Red

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and fruity profile makes it suitable for casual wear, dates, and sports. However, its poor longevity and projection mean it's not ideal for formal events or demanding office environments where a stronger presence is desired.

French Ruby

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The crisp green apple and fresh woods are at their best in warm spring and summer weather where the freshness pops.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

A playful, casual fresh scent suited to daily wear, sport and easy outings rather than formal occasions.

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.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 6 notes, including Vetiver, Pine, Apple

Key Differences

Adds jasmine and musk

Where to buy

Red EDT
French Ruby EDP
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