Is Perfume Parlour Lighting Stars a dupe of Louis Vuitton Stellar Times?
Stellar Times EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lighting Stars EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a masterpiece for some, a cleaning product for others. Stellar Times is a divisive, high-performance scent where a unique fizzy amber meets orange blossom, creating an unmissable trail that is either sublime or simply not worth the price tag.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Louis Vuitton Stellar Times - a amber fragrance led by Amber, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its potent performance and luxurious amber-floral profile make it ideal for dates and formal events, though it's too commanding for office wear. While some wear it casually, its strong projection and high price point suggest it's best reserved for special occasions.
Seasons
The amber character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its amber, floral signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal 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.
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Woody Notes, Amber, Orange Blossom
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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