Is Maison Alhambra Chic Velvet Vert Secret a dupe of Victoria's Secret First Love?
First Love EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2020 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Chic Velvet Vert Secret EDP
While both share a fresh, white floral profile, Chic Velvet Vert Secret can be polarizing. Some find it fresh, others detect a gasoline-like note. First Love is a safer bet if you want a Chanel Chance Eau Tendre dupe with a clean, fresh floral scent. However, First Love's longevity is a known weakness. If you prioritize a unique scent profile and are willing to risk a potentially divisive fragrance, choose Chic Velvet. Otherwise, First Love offers an easy-to-wear, crowd-pleasing alternative, despite its shorter lifespan.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- First Love
- Chic Velvet Vert Secret
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more unique and less common scent.
- You enjoy fragrances with a polarizing edge.
- You want to save a bit of money.
- You want a fragrance with good value.
- You prefer a safe, inoffensive, and mass-appealing scent.
- You love Chanel Chance Eau Tendre but not the price.
- You want a clean, fresh, and easy-to-wear fragrance.
- You want a fragrance that is good for everyday wear.
If you're after a clean, inoffensive, fresh floral that smells uncannily like Chanel Chance Eau Tendre but for a fraction of the price, this is for you. Just don't expect it to last.
This one's a mixed bag, love it or hate it. Some find it a pleasant, fresh floral; others detect an unwelcome powdery, waxy, almost gasoline-like scent. Definitely sniff before you commit.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Violet Leaf
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Lily of the Valley
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Musk
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive profile and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual daytime activities where you want a subtle scent. It's not one for making a strong statement on a date or at a formal event.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its generally fresh and floral profile suits casual wear and could work for the office if applied lightly. However, the divisive nature of its drydown means it's less safe for formal or intimate date settings where you want broader appeal.
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 Musk, Violet Leaf, Lily of the Valley
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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