Is Perfume Parlour Citrus Luxe a dupe of Valentino Club Couture?

Club Couture EDT

Valentino by François Demachy Original Favourite

Citrus Luxe EDP

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Club Couture Eau de Toilette bottle Club Couture EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2020 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Citrus Luxe Eau de Parfum bottle Citrus Luxe 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 - Club Couture EDT
Club Couture strikes a balance between elegance and boldness, offering a unisex experience with its warm spicy and woody blend.
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Our Verdict - Citrus Luxe EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Club Couture. It leans on Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange 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
Club Couture EDT A Citrus Luxe 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
Club Couture EDT
Citrus Luxe EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 52% vs 18%
Only in Club Couture
Pink Pepper 47%
Only in Club Couture
Lavender 52% Geranium 48%
Only in Citrus Luxe
Iris 37% Fig 37% Orange Blossom 26%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 29% vs 36%
Cedar 25% vs 39%
Only in Club Couture
Amber 24% Vetiver 21%
Only in Citrus Luxe
Musk 24%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Club Couture Citrus Luxe
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Club Couture

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm spicy and woody accords make it suitable for fall and winter, while its fresh spicy edge lends it versatility in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

The moderate projection and intensity make it versatile for the office and romantic dates, with the warmth suitable for more intimate settings.

Citrus Luxe

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
26%
Key Similarities

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Cedar, Patchouli, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds bitter orange and fig, drops amber and geranium

Where to buy

Club Couture EDT
Citrus Luxe EDP

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Club Couture EDT

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Citrus Luxe EDP

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