Is Perfume Parlour Rain Tea Essence a dupe of Louis Vuitton Rain Tea?

Rain Tea Essence EDP

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Rain Tea Essence Eau de Parfum bottle Rain Tea Essence 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 - Rain Tea EDT
This one is a crowd-pleaser, delivering a fresh, clean, and effortlessly luxurious vibe. It's a scent that manages to be both uplifting and serene, though those hunting for a prominent tea note might be left wanting.
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Our Verdict - Rain Tea Essence EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rain Tea by Louis Vuitton - a citrus fragrance led by Tea, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Rain Tea EDT A Rain Tea Essence 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
Rain Tea EDT
Rain Tea Essence EDP

Notes

Rain Tea
Rain Tea Essence

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Magnolia 53% Woody Notes 47%
Shared Notes
Tea 28% vs 100%
Lemongrass 28% vs 100%
Magnolia 14% vs 53%
Woody Notes 14% vs 46%
Only in Rain Tea
Rose 14%
Only in Rain Tea Essence
Tea 100%
Shared Notes
Lemongrass 28% vs 100%
Only in Rain Tea
Tea 29% Magnolia 14% Woody Notes 14% Rose 14%
Only in Rain Tea Essence
Magnolia 53% Woody Notes 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Rain Tea Rain Tea Essence
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rain Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and inoffensive profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, projecting quietly without overwhelming. While some reviewers noted strong longevity, its soft projection keeps it suitable for closer encounters, though perhaps not for grand formal events.

Rain Tea Essence

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus 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.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Tea, Lemongrass, Magnolia

Key Differences

Adds rose

Where to buy

Rain Tea EDT
Rain Tea Essence EDP

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Rain Tea Essence EDP

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0.4 fl oz (13 ml)
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1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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