Is Perfume Parlour Complacent a dupe of Rihanna Rebelle?

Rebelle EDP

Rihanna by Caroline Sabas, Marypierre Julien Original Statement

Complacent EDP

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Rebelle Eau de Parfum bottle Rebelle EDP
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F Gender F
2012 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rebelle EDP
Rebelle is one of those divisive beasts you either adore or absolutely loathe. When it works, it's a luscious, boozy gourmand. When it doesn't, it's a muddy, patchouli-laden mess. Definitely try before you buy this one.
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Our Verdict - Complacent EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Rebelle. Built around Cacao, Coffee, Ginger, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Rebelle.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Rebelle EDP A Complacent 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
Rebelle EDP
Complacent EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Strawberry 37% vs 11%
Coffee 33% vs 16%
Ginger 32% vs 15%
Plum 29% vs 12%
Patchouli 25% vs 28%
Heliotrope 24% vs 15%
Amber 21% vs 40%
Musk 19% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 25% vs 28%
Amber 21% vs 40%
Musk 19% vs 30%
Only in Rebelle
Coffee 34%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Rebelle Complacent
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rebelle

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its strong projection and gourmand accords make it less suitable for the office, but its bold, sensual nature is perfect for date nights and evening events. For casual wear, a light hand is needed, especially in colder weather as many describe it as a 'winter' or 'Christmas' scent.

Complacent

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Best in autumn and winter - the coffee, warm spicy profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Keep it for evening and daily - the coffee 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.

Overall scent match
42%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Amber, Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds cacao butter and vanilla, drops cacao pod and orchid

Where to buy

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Rebelle EDP

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