Is Paris Corner Voux Patisserie a dupe of Xerjoff Italica?
Italica EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Voux Patisserie EDP
Both Italica and Voux Patisserie offer a gourmand experience, however Italica leans heavily into an intense almond and milk profile, while Voux Patisserie presents a more buttery, spicy warmth. Italica is known for its polarizing sweetness, demanding a cautious application. Voux Patisserie, on the other hand, faces maceration issues and synthetic accord complaints. If you want a sweeter, straightforward dessert fragrance, Italica is the choice. For a spicier, potentially more complex gourmand that might require patience, Voux Patisserie could be worth the gamble.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Italica
- Voux Patisserie
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a sweeter, more intense gourmand experience.
- The almond and milk combination appeals to you.
- You want a more straightforward fragrance profile.
- You dislike spicy scents.
- You enjoy a warmer, spicier gourmand fragrance.
- You're willing to experiment with maceration.
- The idea of a buttery, complex scent intrigues you.
- You want something less sweet.
Italica is a true love-it-or-hate-it gourmand - a divisive, heavy-hitting dessert with an almond and milk core. Some will be instantly smitten, others will be scrubbing their skin red. If you dare to try, prepare for intense sweetness and don't overspray.
A spiced bakery scent that is sweet, warm and strong. Cardamom and saffron give the opening an edge, then creamy vanilla and sandalwood take over. Made for cold-weather dates, and takes a little time to settle.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Sandalwood
8%
vs
9%
Musk
8% share of the perfume
Vanilla
18% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
This is a beast of a gourmand; its immense sweetness and strong projection make it unsuitable for professional settings. It shines on dates or in very cold, casual environments, where a rich, inviting scent can be appreciated. It's far too heavy for sports.
Seasons
Saffron, cardamom and vanilla suit cold weather, with autumn and winter the clear picks. Warm days make it feel stuffy.
Occasions
Sweet, spiced and far-reaching, it is a date scent for cool evenings. It is too intense for an office and a bit much for casual daytime wear.
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.
Shares 3 of its 7 notes, including Sandalwood, Saffron, Vanilla
Adds almond and milk, drops apple and cardamom
Where to buy
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