Is Perfume Parlour Dreamy Wanderlust a dupe of Navitus Parfums Lost in a Dream?

Dreamy Wanderlust EDP

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Lost in a Dream bottle Lost in a Dream
Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2023 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Dreamy Wanderlust Eau de Parfum bottle Dreamy Wanderlust EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lost in a Dream
This one's a divisive one. Many find it comfortably familiar, almost a clone of other lactonic gourmands. Others rave about its unique buttery charm and creamy sweetness. Sample before committing, as skin chemistry plays a massive role here.
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Our Verdict - Dreamy Wanderlust EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Lost in a Dream by Navitus Parfums. It leans on Milk, Cinnamon, Bergamot to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Lost in a Dream A Dreamy Wanderlust 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
Lost in a Dream
Dreamy Wanderlust EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Milk 35% vs 32%
Cinnamon 28% vs 27%
Vanilla 20% vs 16%
Bergamot 18% vs 11%
Musk 18% vs 12%
Orange 17% vs 28%
Marshmallow 17% vs 25%
Sandalwood 17% vs 20%
Oak 15% vs 50%
Amberwood 14% vs 25%
Almond 12% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Milk 35% vs 32%
Cinnamon 28% vs 27%
Bergamot 18% vs 11%
Orange 17% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Marshmallow 17% vs 25%
Amberwood 14% vs 25%
Almond 12% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 20% vs 16%
Musk 18% vs 12%
Sandalwood 17% vs 20%
Oak 15% vs 50%
Only in Lost in a Dream
Tonka Bean 15% Tolu Balsam 13%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Lost in a Dream Dreamy Wanderlust
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Lost in a Dream

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Given its creamy, sweet, and moderately projecting nature, this fragrance is perfect for casual wear and intimate dates. While some find it office-safe due to its soft sillage, others report it being too spicy or woody, making it less of a universal office choice. It's generally too rich and casual for formal events and entirely unsuitable for sport.

Dreamy Wanderlust

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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
88%
Key Similarities

Shares 11 of its 12 notes, including Milk, Oak, Marshmallow

Key Differences

Adds croissant, drops butter and coffee

Where to buy

Lost in a Dream
Dreamy Wanderlust EDP

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