Is Perfume Parlour Golden Orchid a dupe of Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '59?
Cheirosa '59 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2024 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Golden Orchid EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A sugary violet bomb that is either adored for its comforting, creamy sweetness or dismissed as overly synthetic and headache-inducing. It's a crowd-pleaser that frequently earns compliments, yet its weak longevity frustrates many, leading to fervent wishes for an EDP version.
A budget take on Sol de Janeiro's viral Cheirosa 59, built around the same plush vanilla-orchid sweetness over sugared violet and soft sandalwood. It nails the cosy, addictive vanilla signature but renders it a little flatter and more linear than the original mist.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its soft, inoffensive nature and poor longevity make it perfect for casual settings or the office where it won't overwhelm. While sweet, it lacks the depth or projection for formal events, and its clean, comforting scent is suitable for light activity.
Seasons
The warm, sweet vanilla-orchid-and-sandalwood profile is cosiest in cooler autumn and winter weather.
Occasions
Its cosy, comforting sweetness suits casual days, date nights and relaxed evenings over formal settings or sport.
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.
Shares 2 of its 4 notes, including Sandalwood, Violet
Adds sugar and vanilla, drops orchid and sugar cane
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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