Is Perfume Parlour Sunbathing a dupe of Louis Vuitton On The Beach?

Sunbathing EDP

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On The Beach Eau de Parfum bottle On The Beach EDP
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Sunbathing Eau de Parfum bottle Sunbathing EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - On The Beach EDP
A truly gorgeous citrus aromatic that brings the beach to you, but brace yourself for a potential battle with its divisive longevity. Some will find it fleeting; others, an enduring summer dream.
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Our Verdict - Sunbathing EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Louis Vuitton On The Beach - a floral fragrance led by Neroli, Yuzu, with warm spicy depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
On The Beach EDP A Sunbathing 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
On The Beach EDP
Sunbathing EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cypress 100% vs 100%
Yuzu 60% vs 46%
Neroli 39% vs 53%
Rosemary 26% vs 22%
Thyme 26% vs 27%
Clove 15% vs 31%
Pink Pepper 15% vs 18%
Only in On The Beach
Pebbles 17%
Shared Notes
Yuzu 60% vs 46%
Neroli 39% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Rosemary 26% vs 22%
Thyme 26% vs 27%
Clove 15% vs 31%
Pink Pepper 15% vs 18%
Only in On The Beach
Pebbles 17%
Shared Notes
Cypress 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

On The Beach Sunbathing
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

On The Beach

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean aromatic profile makes it ideal for casual and sport settings, as many reviewers highlight its suitability for hot weather. The elegant citrus keeps it appropriate for office wear, though its varying longevity might require reapplication. It's too relaxed for formal occasions but could work for an outdoor date.

Sunbathing

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral 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 floral, warm spicy 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
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Neroli, Cypress, Yuzu

Key Differences

Without pebbles

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