Is Perfume Parlour Hot Gemstone a dupe of Michael Kors Sexy Ruby?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sexy Ruby
- Hot Gemstone
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
This one is a real love-it-or-hate-it. While some adore its boozy, fruity-rose embrace, others find it shockingly bad, smelling cheap, medicinal, or like stale rosé. Definitely try before you buy, but for the right chemistry, it's a sensual gem.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Sexy Ruby Eau de Parfum - a floral fragrance led by Apricot, Raspberry, with fruity depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and sweet, slightly syrupy nature make it less ideal for the office or sport. However, the sensual muskiness and boozy-fruity character are perfect for dates and formal evening events, as many reviewers highlight its alluring quality.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, fruity profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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 5 notes is in the original, including Raspberry, Rose, Cashmere Wood
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Hot Gemstone EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. 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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