Is Perfume Parlour USA Pearl a dupe of Lush American Cream?
American Cream EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2010 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
USA Pearl EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive and totally unique. American Cream is a Lush classic, but don't expect a straightforward gourmand. Prepare for creamy vanilla and a synthetic 'doll head' vibe that polarises opinions.
USA Pearl chases Lush's American Cream - that creamy strawberry-vanilla milkshake with honey and a herbal lavender twist. It nails the cozy, nostalgic sweet-milk signature, but renders it flatter, with the original's dry, slightly mature lavender-clary edge muted in favour of straightforward gourmand sweetness.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 soft sillage and comforting character make it an excellent choice for casual wear, often mentioned as a bedtime or 'clean girl' scent. While some find it subtle enough for the office, its distinct, almost quirky profile might be less suited for formal events. It's too subdued and sweet for sport.
Seasons
The creamy strawberry-vanilla gourmand feels coziest in autumn and winter and stays wearable into spring.
Occasions
Its sweet, comforting character suits casual and cozy everyday wear and dates more than formal or office settings.
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 8 notes is in the original, including Milk, Orange, Lavender
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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