Is The Parfum Hub Desert Rose 09 a dupe of Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses?
Les Sables Roses EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Desert Rose 09 EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously opulent take on a classic rose-oud combo, delivering powerful sillage and longevity. It's divisive; some find it a masterful, unique scent, while others dismiss it as unoriginal or too heavy. Definitely try before you buy the full bottle, as skin chemistry plays a huge part.
Desert Rose 09 leans on the same dark, dual-rose-and-oud combination that gives Louis Vuitton Les Sables Roses its drama, though the smooth, creamy polish of the original is a good deal rougher here.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its 'beast mode' performance with strong sillage and longevity, this powerful rose-oud is far too imposing for an office setting. It shines in more intimate evening scenarios like dates, where its sensual, luxurious character can truly captivate, and its elegant profile suits formal events perfectly. It's generally too refined and heavy for casual or sport wear, though some reviewers enjoy it for autumnal family outings.
Seasons
Dark, dense rose-oud composition is built for cold-weather evening wear.
Occasions
Dramatic and opulent - suited to evening dates and formal events, too much for daytime or office wear.
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 5 notes is in the original, including Oud, Rose, Pepper
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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