Is Perfume Parlour Alpine Spirit a dupe of Tauer Perfumes L'Air Des Alpes Suisses?

Alpine Spirit EDP

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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - L'Air Des Alpes Suisses EDP
This one's a divisive beast. Some adore its bracing mountain freshness, calling it a masterpiece of clean, airy sophistication. Others find it an
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Our Verdict - Alpine Spirit EDP
A budget interpretation of Tauer L'Air Des Alpes Suisses, Alpine Spirit captures the crisp, mountaintop-herb opening that drifts into a powdery woody warmth. It reads simpler than Andy Tauer's layered original, but the cool, outdoorsy freshness comes through.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
L'Air Des Alpes Suisses EDP A Alpine Spirit 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
L'Air Des Alpes Suisses EDP
Alpine Spirit EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pine 25% vs 20%
Lavender 25% vs 22%
Lily 25% vs 52%
Orchid 25% vs 47%
Nutmeg 25% vs 16%
Thyme 25% vs 19%
Basil 25% vs 19%
Melissa 25% vs 17%
Birch 20% vs 20%
Rosewood 20% vs 20%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 20%
Ambergris 20% vs 22%
Only in L'Air Des Alpes Suisses
Canadian Fir Balsam 20%
Shared Notes
Pine 25% vs 20%
Lavender 25% vs 22%
Thyme 25% vs 19%
Basil 25% vs 19%
Only in Alpine Spirit
Melissa 18%
Shared Notes
Lily 25% vs 52%
Orchid 25% vs 47%
Only in L'Air Des Alpes Suisses
Nutmeg 25% Melissa 25%
Shared Notes
Birch 20% vs 20%
Rosewood 20% vs 20%
Tonka Bean 20% vs 20%
Ambergris 20% vs 22%
Only in L'Air Des Alpes Suisses
Canadian Fir Balsam 20%
Only in Alpine Spirit
Nutmeg 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

L'Air Des Alpes Suisses Alpine Spirit
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

L'Air Des Alpes Suisses

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aromatic nature makes it a great fit for casual wear and sports, evoking an active outdoor vibe. While some find it office-safe, its strong projection could be overwhelming, making it better suited for dates or less formal gatherings where a noticeable presence is desired.

Alpine Spirit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp alpine herbs and green freshness suit spring and summer, with enough woody warmth to carry into autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

A clean, outdoorsy aromatic that slots into casual daily and office 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.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Nutmeg, Ambergris, Basil

Key Differences

Without canadian fir balsam

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L'Air Des Alpes Suisses EDP

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