Is Perfume Parlour Images a dupe of Lancôme Idôle?

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Idôle Eau de Parfum bottle Idôle EDP
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2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Images Eau de Parfum bottle Images EDP
$77.95+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $32.83/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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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 - Images EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Idole (Lancme) - a floral fragrance led by Pear, Bergamot, with fruity depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Idôle EDP A Images 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
Images EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 57% vs 53%
Rose 54% vs 46%
Vanilla 52% vs 53%
Musk 47% vs 46%
Jasmine 45% vs 53%
Bergamot 42% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Pear 57% vs 53%
Bergamot 42% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 54% vs 46%
Jasmine 45% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 52% vs 53%
Musk 47% vs 46%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Images
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
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.

Images

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Rose, Musk, Bergamot

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Idôle EDP
Images EDP

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