Is Perfume Parlour First Season a dupe of Maison Margiela Springtime in a Park?
Springtime in a Park EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
First Season EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Springtime in a Park
- First Season
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Like a gentle breeze through blossoming trees, this is spring in a bottle. A delicate, uplifting floral with pear sweetness and transparent musky freshness that soothes rather than shouts.
Pear, lily of the valley and clean musk: a light, dewy spring floral that nods to Springtime in a Park. Soft and close to the skin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Lily of the Valley
23%
vs
31%
Pear
20%
vs
35%
Musk
16%
vs
33%
Jasmine
10% share of the perfume
Ambroxan
9% share of the perfume
Rose
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
5% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
3% share of the perfume
Green Tea
2% share of the perfume
Peony
2% share of the perfume
Cyclamen
1% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
1% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
23%
vs
31%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The delicate white florals, fresh pear, and subtle green notes evoke the essence of early spring, making it ideal for that season. Its airy, transparent structure works well in mild to warm weather but can feel too light for winter.
Occasions
Low projection and gentle florals make it safe for office and casual wear, while its soft, romantic freshness is perfect for dates. It lacks the weight and presence for formal events and is too delicate for sports.
Seasons
The fruity character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its fruity, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date 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.
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Musk, Lily of the Valley, Pear
Adds ambroxan and bergamot
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$42.50 plus sales tax
eCosmetics - 1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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Best Value
$115.49 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $34.15/fl oz
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First Season EDP
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