Is Perfume Parlour Gracious a dupe of Louis Vuitton Heures d'Absence?
Heures d'Absence EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Gracious EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Heures d'Absence
- Gracious
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Which Should You Buy?
Heures d'Absence is a perfectly pleasant floral musk that’s pretty, clean, and a bit 'meh'. Prepare for accusations of shampoo or hair dye, and a price tag that many agree is not justified for its performance and linearity. You'll either adore its delicate elegance or find it utterly boring.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Louis Vuitton Heures D'Absence - a floral fragrance led by May Rose, Jasmine Sambac, with fruity depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, light floral and musky profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual settings where an inoffensive scent is preferred. The consensus on its weak projection and longevity means it's too subtle for formal events or a standout date night, but could work for sport if you want a fresh lift.
Seasons
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
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.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Mimosa, Musk, Sandalwood
Adds grasse rose absolute, drops rose
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Gracious EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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