Is Perfume Parlour Flower Free a dupe of Louis Vuitton Rose des Vents?

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Rose des Vents Eau de Parfum bottle Rose des Vents EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2016 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rose des Vents EDP
Louis Vuitton's Rose des Vents is a divisive one. Fans adore its sophisticated, natural rose, while detractors dismiss it as generic, overpriced, or, bafflingly, 'pickles' or 'hot dogs'. A try-before-you-buy is essential, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
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Our Verdict - Flower Free EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rose des Vents - a fruity fragrance led by Peach, Green Notes, Blackcurrant, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Rose des Vents EDP A Flower Free 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
Rose des Vents EDP
Flower Free EDP

Notes

Rose des Vents
Flower Free

Top Notes

Top Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 60% vs 53%
Iris 39% vs 46%
Peach 36% vs 37%
Green Notes 34% vs 33%
Blackcurrant 29% vs 28%
Musk 22% vs 30%
Violet Leaf 19% vs 26%
Pepper 16% vs 23%
Only in Rose des Vents
Cedar 20%
Shared Notes
Peach 36% vs 37%
Green Notes 34% vs 33%
Blackcurrant 29% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 60% vs 53%
Iris 39% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 30%
Iris 20% vs 19%
Violet Leaf 19% vs 26%
Pepper 16% vs 23%
Only in Rose des Vents
Cedar 20%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Rose des Vents Flower Free
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose des Vents

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, as many reviews indicate it's inoffensive. While elegant, its sometimes fleeting performance and lack of bold character might make it less ideal for formal events or sports.

Flower Free

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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 8 notes is in the original, including Musk, Pepper, Peach

Key Differences

Without cedar

Where to buy

Rose des Vents EDP
Flower Free EDP

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Rose des Vents EDP

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Flower Free EDP

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Import charges may apply

These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 16 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work

Import charges may apply

These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work

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