Is Perfume Parlour Dovey a dupe of Yves Saint Laurent Yvresse?

Yvresse EDP

Yves Saint Laurent by Sophia Grojsman Original Acquired

Dovey 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 - Yvresse EDP
A divisive powerhouse from the 90s, Yvresse is not for the faint of heart. It's a bold, celebratory scent many adore, but others find dated. Approach with caution, but expect sparkling, fruity richness if it clicks.
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Our Verdict - Dovey EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Champagne - Yvresse. Built around Anise, Apricot, Caraway, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Champagne - Yvresse.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Yvresse EDP A Dovey 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
Yvresse EDP
Dovey EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Peach 21% vs 4%
Nectarine 20% vs 4%
Apricot 18% vs 9%
Cinnamon 14% vs 6%
Caraway 14% vs 8%
Litchi 13% vs 4%
Anise 13% vs 9%
Rose 13% vs 4%
Carnation 13% vs 7%
Violet 12% vs 4%
Oakmoss 12% vs 9%
Mint 12% vs 4%
Iris 11% vs 5%
Amber 10% vs 20%
Jasmine 10% vs 5%
Benzoin 10% vs 17%
Patchouli 9% vs 9%
Vanilla 9% vs 9%
Lily of the Valley 9% vs 5%
Styrax 9% vs 4%
Musk 9% vs 9%
Cedar 9% vs 14%
Vetiver 9% vs 9%
Coconut 9% vs 6%
Only in Yvresse
Peach 21% Nectarine 20% Apricot 19% Caraway 14% Anise 13% Mint 12%
Shared Notes
Cinnamon 14% vs 6%
Litchi 13% vs 4%
Rose 13% vs 4%
Carnation 13% vs 7%
Violet 12% vs 4%
Iris 11% vs 5%
Jasmine 10% vs 5%
Lily of the Valley 9% vs 5%
Only in Dovey
Anise 10% Apricot 9% Caraway 8% Coconut 6% Nectarine 5% Styrax 5% Peach 5% Mint 5%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 12% vs 9%
Amber 10% vs 20%
Benzoin 10% vs 17%
Patchouli 9% vs 9%
Vanilla 9% vs 9%
Musk 9% vs 9%
Cedar 9% vs 14%
Vetiver 9% vs 9%
Only in Yvresse
Styrax 10% Coconut 9%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Yvresse Dovey
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Yvresse

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong sillage and longevity, Yvresse is better suited for special occasions, nights out, and formal events rather than the office. Reviewers often mention it as a "party scent" or for "dinner parties," indicating it's not an everyday, subtle choice.

Dovey

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the amber signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal 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
83%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 24 notes is in the original, including Nectarine, Anise, Musk

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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Yvresse EDP

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