Second Wife Eau de Parfum vs Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre Eau de Toilette
Second Wife EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDT |
| F | Gender | F |
| - | Year | 2011 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Alien Sunessence Edition Limitee 2011 Or d'Ambre EDT
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Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Perfume Parlour Creation - a floral fragrance led by Red Berries, with vanilla depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
A truly divisive Alien flanker - some adore its creamy kiwi-amber twist on the original's jasmine, finding it a tropical dream. Others are left cold by synthetic soapiness or overpowering sweetness, calling it an instant headache. Definitely try before you buy.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The floral 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 floral, vanilla signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and remarkable longevity, this scent is best suited for dates or casual evenings. It's too potent and distinctive for office wear, and its warmth doesn't align with sporty activities. Its exotic nature could work for semi-formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean floral, vanilla, amber
Adds jasmine and kiwi, drops cedar and lily
Where to buy
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