Is Perfume Parlour Bright Balad a dupe of Stéphane Humbert Lucas 777 Soleil de Jeddah?
Soleil de Jeddah EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2013 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bright Balad EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Soleil de Jeddah is a beast of a fragrance - potent, unique, and guaranteed to get people talking. Not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a masterpiece.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Stephane Humbart Lucas 777 Soleil Jeddah. Built around Lemon, Chamomile, Iris, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Stephane Humbart Lucas 777 Soleil Jeddah.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Given its potent sillage and longevity, this isn't an everyday office scent; it would overwhelm most workspaces. It excels in formal and date settings where its unique and luxurious character can be appreciated without being overbearing.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, powdery profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Iris, Lemon, Vanilla
Without earthy and leather
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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Bright Balad EDP
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work