Is Volaré Golden Hour a dupe of Louis Vuitton City Of Stars?
City Of Stars EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2025 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £££££ |
Golden Hour EDP
City of Stars and Golden Hour share a citrusy-powdery-floral core, but diverge in execution. City of Stars leans into a sophisticated 'sunscreen' feel with its powdery florals, making it a unique, albeit divisive, summer scent. Golden Hour, a more recent release, doubles down on the citrus, becoming a potent, potentially overwhelming experience. The key difference lies in subtlety versus intensity. If you want a more refined, beachy vibe, go with City of Stars. If you want a bold citrus statement, Golden Hour is your pick.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- City Of Stars
- Golden Hour
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a more subtle and refined fragrance.
- You enjoy the 'sunscreen' vibe in summer scents.
- You want a sophisticated, powdery floral backbone.
- You prefer a less intense citrus experience.
- You crave a bold and intense citrus fragrance.
- You want a fragrance that makes a strong statement.
- You enjoy a powerful and long-lasting scent.
- You want to stand out from the crowd.
- You want a fragrance that projects well.
This is a sunny, beachy citrus with a sophisticated, powdery floral backbone. Love or hate the 'sunscreen vibe', it's a divisive but undeniably unique summer scent that captures the essence of a Californian sunset.
This citrus bomb is a divisive one - either a versatile steal or a nose-destroying assault. Don't say we didn't warn you.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Tiare Flower
100%
vs
100%
Powdery
40%
vs
23%
Musk
38%
vs
28%
Lime
21%
vs
21%
Blood Orange
20%
vs
20%
Sandalwood
20%
vs
47%
Mandarin
19%
vs
20%
Bergamot
19%
vs
18%
Lemon
19%
vs
18%
Lime
21%
vs
21%
Blood Orange
20%
vs
20%
Mandarin
19%
vs
20%
Bergamot
19%
vs
18%
Lemon
19%
vs
18%
Tiare Flower
100%
vs
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic citrus and floral accords make it perfect for casual wear and dates, offering a relaxed yet appealing aura. While some found it long-lasting and great for work, the prominent 'sunscreen vibe' might be too informal for certain office or formal settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its intense citrus opening might be too much for the office, but its versatility shines in casual settings. While some find it leans feminine, its generally fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for everyday wear, though less so for formal events.
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.
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Tiare Flower, Musk, Mandarin
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom · duties included. How import charges work
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