Is Perfume Parlour Bright Citrus a dupe of Louis Vuitton Le Jour se Lève?

Bright Citrus EDP

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Le Jour se Lève Eau de Parfum bottle Le Jour se Lève EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2018 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Jour se Lève EDP
This fresh, clean citrus-floral is a crowd-pleaser, but also divisive. Many adore its elegant, effortless femininity and luxurious aroma, while others find it generic and overpriced for a scent that often struggles with longevity and distinctiveness.
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Our Verdict - Bright Citrus EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Louis Vuitton Le Jour Se Leve. Built around Bergamot, Grapefruit, Orange, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Louis Vuitton Le Jour Se Leve.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Le Jour se Lève EDP A Bright Citrus 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
Le Jour se Lève EDP
Bright Citrus EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 6%
Iso E Super 26% vs 12%
Vanillin 23% vs 6%
Vanilla 22% vs 100%
Grapefruit 22% vs 35%
Mandarin 21% vs 9%
Orange 21% vs 24%
Bergamot 21% vs 39%
Jasmine 15% vs 11%
Magnolia 14% vs 10%
Peony 13% vs 8%
Blackcurrant 13% vs 13%
Rose 12% vs 7%
Only in Le Jour se Lève
Green Notes 15% Osmanthus 14%
Shared Notes
Grapefruit 22% vs 35%
Orange 21% vs 24%
Bergamot 21% vs 39%
Only in Le Jour se Lève
Mandarin 22% Blackcurrant 13%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 15% vs 11%
Magnolia 14% vs 10%
Peony 13% vs 8%
Rose 12% vs 7%
Only in Le Jour se Lève
Green Notes 15% Osmanthus 14%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 22% 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Le Jour se Lève Bright Citrus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Jour se Lève

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear. While some wish for stronger projection, its 'effortless luxury' vibe can elevate a date or even a formal event if applied generously.

Bright Citrus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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
72%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 14 notes is in the original, including Musk, Orange, Mandarin

Key Differences

Without green notes and osmanthus

Where to buy

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Le Jour se Lève EDP

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Bright Citrus EDP

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