Is Perfume Parlour Saintly Lady a dupe of Mugler Innocent?

Innocent EDP

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Saintly Lady EDP

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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Innocent EDP
A divisive scent, but for those who get it, Innocent is 'Angel without the sass'. It's a fresh, sweet, and clean gourmand that manages to be both ethereal and addictive. A unique Mugler that's sadly fallen victim to discontinuation, leaving a trail of heartbroken fans.
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Our Verdict - Saintly Lady EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Angel Innocent - a sweet fragrance led by Almond, Red Berries, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Innocent EDP A Saintly Lady EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Innocent EDP
Saintly Lady EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 52% vs 28%
Bergamot 47% vs 38%
Praline 44% vs 28%
Blackcurrant 37% vs 33%
Red Fruits 35% vs 46%
Musk 32% vs 33%
Almond 27% vs 53%
Amber 23% vs 38%
Only in Saintly Lady
Almond 53% Red Fruits 47%
Shared Notes
Blackcurrant 37% vs 33%
Only in Innocent
Red Fruits 35% Almond 27%
Only in Saintly Lady
Amber 38% Mandarin 28%
Shared Notes
Praline 44% vs 28%
Musk 32% vs 33%
Only in Innocent
Amber 23%
Only in Saintly Lady
Bergamot 38%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Innocent Saintly Lady
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Innocent

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its moderate sillage and clean, fresh-sweet profile make it office-friendly, while the comforting praline and fruit notes suit casual and even relaxed date settings. The lighter gourmand nature and freshness also make it surprisingly versatile for all seasons, though its softer projection against other Muglers means it's less suited for formal events.

Saintly Lady

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sweet, citrus signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal 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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Red Fruits, Musk, Amber

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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