Is Perfume Parlour Flowing Flower a dupe of Tom Ford Rose de Chine?

Rose de Chine EDP

Tom Ford by Yann Vasnier Original Statement

Flowing Flower EDP

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Rose de Chine Eau de Parfum bottle Rose de Chine EDP
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2022 Year -
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Flowing Flower Eau de Parfum bottle Flowing Flower 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 - Rose de Chine EDP
Tom Ford's Rose de Chine is a divisive floral, offering a unique, often intense, take on rose. Some find it a refined, elegant oriental, while others are overwhelmed by a loud, even chemical peony-rose blend. You'll either love its smoky, spicy depth or dismiss it as an old-fashioned 'rich aunty' scent.
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Our Verdict - Flowing Flower EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford Rose De Chine - a floral fragrance led by Chinese Peony, with amber depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Rose de Chine EDP A Flowing Flower 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
Rose de Chine EDP
Flowing Flower EDP

Notes

Rose de Chine
Flowing Flower

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Peony 100% vs 100%
Myrrh 60% vs 46%
Labdanum 39% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Peony 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Rose 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Myrrh 60% vs 46%
Labdanum 39% vs 53%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Rose de Chine Flowing Flower
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rose de Chine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, Rose de Chine is better suited for special occasions rather than daily wear in an office. Its rich, oriental-floral character makes it perfect for formal events and romantic evenings.

Flowing Flower

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral 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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Labdanum, Rose, Peony

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Rose de Chine EDP
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