Is The Fragrance World UK Lover a dupe of Louis Vuitton LV Lovers?

Lover EDP

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LV Lovers Eau de Parfum bottle LV Lovers EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2024 Year 2026
£££££ Price Tier £
Lover Eau de Parfum bottle Lover EDP
$595.00+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at MicroPerfumes
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - LV Lovers EDP
This one's a divisive gem. While some get 'pickle juice' from its green, woody opening, those who wait are rewarded with an unbelievably smooth, creamy sandalwood dry down that absolutely slays. It's a real grower.
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Our Verdict - Lover EDP
The Fragrance World UK's 4.95 pounds/5ml take on Louis Vuitton LV Lovers (2024), Pharrell Williams' debut LV fragrance - the galbanum-ginger-sandalwood arc is recognisable, though the original's much-praised creamy sandalwood dry-down loses depth at this price.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
LV Lovers EDP A Lover 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
LV Lovers EDP
Lover EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Galbanum 65% vs 58%
Ginger 52% vs 100%
Sandalwood 52% vs 60%
Cedar 47% vs 39%
Bergamot 34% vs 41%
Only in LV Lovers
Solar Notes 47%
Shared Notes
Galbanum 65% vs 58%
Bergamot 34% vs 41%
Shared Notes
Ginger 52% vs 100%
Only in LV Lovers
Solar Notes 47%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 52% vs 60%
Cedar 47% vs 39%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

LV Lovers Lover
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

LV Lovers

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its versatile woody-green profile and moderate sillage make it suitable for various settings, leaning casual or for dates due to its inviting dry down. While it performs well, the initial green acidity might be a bit much for a formal setting.

Lover

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The green galbanum opening and sun-warmed character suit spring and summer wear, echoing the original's sunlight-inspired concept.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

A bright, green-woody scent best suited to casual and date settings; the shorter budget performance makes it less reliable for formal all-day 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.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Sandalwood, Cedar

Key Differences

Without solar notes

Where to buy

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Lover EDP

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