Is Perfume Parlour Cacao Lover a dupe of Montale Chocolate Greedy?
Chocolate Greedy EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cacao Lover EDP
Chocolate Greedy and Cacao Lover share a strong resemblance, but subtle differences exist. Montale's creation leans into a richer, more gourmand experience, with a polarizing chocolate-orange accord. Perfume Parlour's dupe offers a similar profile focused on vanilla and cacao, but at a budget price. The longevity and intensity differ, with Chocolate Greedy performing stronger. If you're seeking the intensity of a luxury gourmand, Montale wins. If you want a more subtle, budget-friendly alternative, Cacao Lover is a great option.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a potent, long-lasting gourmand fragrance.
- You appreciate a photorealistic chocolate-orange note.
- You prefer a luxurious, higher-end perfume experience.
- You want a statement fragrance that projects well.
- You're seeking a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a softer, more subtle chocolate scent.
- You enjoy vanilla-forward gourmand fragrances.
- You want to test the profile before committing to Montale.
This one sparks strong opinions. For some, it's a photorealistic hit of chocolate orange, a warm embrace in a bottle. For others, it's a rancid, synthetic mess. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but if the stars align, you'll be smelling like a delicious baked good.
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Montale Chocolate Greedy (2007) by Pierre Montale - the vanilla-led composition with citrus, cacao pod and woody as the canonical signature. Honest dupe-fidelity at PP's budget price point.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent gourmand profile and strong projection make it less suitable for the office or formal events. However, the indulgent, warm character is perfect for casual outings or intimate date nights, especially in cooler weather.
Seasons
The vanilla-led composition with woody base sits firmly in autumn-winter where the warmth carries.
Occasions
Sophisticated vanilla-led signature fits date and formal evening wear naturally; office viable at low dosage.
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 Vanilla, Cacao Pod, Bitter Orange
Without coffee
Where to buy
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work