Is Perfume Parlour Flavour IV a dupe of Le Labo Vanille 44 Paris?
Vanille 44 Paris EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Flavour IV EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Vanille 44 Paris
- Flavour IV
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Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a chic, understated vanilla experience with Vanille 44, though be warned: its elusive character and steep price tag are a constant source of debate. It's a love-it-or-find-it-frustrating kind of scent, divisive amongst those seeking a more traditional vanilla.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Le Labo Vanilla 44 - a citrus fragrance led by Aldehydes, Orange, with vanilla depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its subtle sillage and intimate nature make Vanille 44 perfect for office and date settings, conveying elegance without being overpowering. While adaptable for casual wear, its luxurious character means it's less suited for energetic activities and might be too discreet for overtly formal events.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, vanilla profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus 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.
Shares 5 of its 6 notes, including Incense, Aldehydes, Guaiac Wood
Adds orange, drops mandarin
Where to buy
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Flavour IV EDP
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