Is Perfume Parlour Love Bronx a dupe of Thomas Kosmala Après l’Amour?
Après l’Amour EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Love Bronx EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a truly polarising beast. Après l'Amour either blooms into a beautiful, potent aura of spiced musk and citrus or devolves into something synthetic and unwearable. Sample before committing, because if it loves you back, it will last forever.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Thomas Kosmala No.4 Apres L'Amour - a floral fragrance led by Orange Blossom, Lemon Zest, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 nuclear performance and intense sillage make it a questionable choice for the office, where subtlety often wins. However, its bold and sensual character makes it ideal for dates and evening events. For casual wear, a very light hand is needed to avoid overwhelming others.
Seasons
The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 5 of its 6 notes, including Woody Notes, Spicy Notes, Lemon Zest
Adds orange blossom, drops petitgrain
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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