Is Perfume Parlour Bourdeaux Design a dupe of Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin?

Au Masculin EDP

Lolita Lempicka by Annick Menardo Original Acquired

Bourdeaux Design EDP

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Au Masculin Eau de Parfum bottle Au Masculin 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 - Au Masculin EDP
This early noughties gem is a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect potent licorice and anise, backed by sweet vanilla and boozy warmth. If you appreciate a unique, sweet-spicy signature, you're in for a treat, but it's definitely not for everyone.
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Our Verdict - Bourdeaux Design EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin. Built around Anise, Basil, Ivy, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Lolita Lempicka Au Masculin.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Au Masculin EDP A Bourdeaux Design 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
Au Masculin EDP
Bourdeaux Design EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 23%
Anise 23% vs 28%
Sandalwood 22% vs 25%
Vetiver 17% vs 22%
Cedar 17% vs 28%
Violet 14% vs 19%
Ivy 13% vs 24%
Basil 12% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 26% vs 23%
Vetiver 17% vs 22%
Cedar 17% vs 28%
Only in Au Masculin
Praline 22% Labdanum 16%
Only in Bourdeaux Design
Sandalwood 25%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Au Masculin Bourdeaux Design
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Au Masculin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, sweet, and unique profile makes it a standout choice for dates and cooler casual outings, where its sillage can truly shine. The sweetness and potential for strong projection limit its appropriateness for office or formal settings, and it's definitely not one for sport.

Bourdeaux Design

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The woody character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its woody, aromatic signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

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
53%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 15 notes, including Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds almond and labdanum

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