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Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Christian Louboutin Loubirouge - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, with powdery depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Divisive, powdery iris with a warm spicy kick. Some adore its elegant simplicity, others find it too musky, linear, or just plain boring. Best for those who know they love iris done with a cardamom-vanilla twist.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 3% |
| Floral | 23% | 23% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 5% |
| Sweet | 40% | 40% |
| Warm | 33% | 33% |
| Woody | 5% | 5% |
| Earthy | 10% | 10% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 8% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, powdery profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate projection makes it suitable for office wear, but its sensual and elegant character really shines on dates and formal evenings. The warm, spicy profile isn't suited for active or casual daytime settings, especially due to its perceived lack of longevity by some.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Powdery accords and Iris, Cardamom notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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