Is Noted Aromas Lyon a dupe of Lancôme Idôle?

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Idôle Eau de Parfum bottle Idôle EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Lyon Eau de Parfum bottle Lyon EDP
£54.95 from
50ml at Fragrance Click UK
Best value £0.70/ml (100ml)
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£15.00 from
50ml at Noted Aromas
Best value £0.20/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Idôle EDP
A luminous rose bouquet wrapped in juicy pear and soft vanilla musk, Idôle is the essence of contemporary femininity. Effortlessly crisp and uplifting, it radiates modern confidence without being overpowering.
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Our Verdict - Lyon EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Lancome Idole (2019) - pear, rose and musk translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Idôle EDP A Lyon 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
Idôle EDP
Lyon EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 57% vs 37%
Rose 54% vs 63%
Vanilla 52% vs 32%
Musk 47% vs 41%
Jasmine 45% vs 36%
Bergamot 42% vs 35%
Only in Lyon
Pink Pepper 27% Woody Notes 26%
Shared Notes
Pear 57% vs 37%
Bergamot 42% vs 35%
Only in Lyon
Pink Pepper 27%
Shared Notes
Rose 54% vs 63%
Jasmine 45% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 52% vs 32%
Musk 47% vs 41%
Only in Lyon
Woody Notes 26%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Idôle Lyon
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Idôle

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Idôle's radiant, fresh florals and juicy pear make it ideal for spring and summer, while the musky vanilla base transitions well into mild autumn days. The scent lacks the depth and warmth typically favored for cold winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean floral character and moderate projection make Idôle versatile and inoffensive for office and casual use, while the romantic rose and vanilla facets lend confidence on dates. It is less suited to sporty or very formal occasions.

Lyon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Rose-pear modern floral lands brightest in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Formal

Office, date, casual day - polished feminine versatility.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Vanilla, Musk, Jasmine

Key Differences

Adds pink pepper and woody notes

Where to buy

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