Is Perfume Parlour Pole Position a dupe of Tom Ford Sole di Positano?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sole di Positano
- Pole Position
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Which Should You Buy?
A bright, summery Tom Ford, let down by a performance that has many questioning the price tag. Expect a beautiful white floral citrus that, for most, vanishes quicker than an Italian summer holiday.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tom Ford Sole Di Positano - a citrus fragrance led by Petitgrain, Calabrian Bergamot, Lemon, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
This is a wonderfully versatile fresh scent for casual outings and warmer weather, where its light projection is a benefit. Its fleeting nature and bright character make it less ideal for formal events or the focused office environment, but it would be lovely on a daytime date.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus 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.
Shares 8 of its 9 notes, including Shiso, Petitgrain, Jasmine
Adds moss, drops bitter orange and neroli
Where to buy
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Sole di Positano EDP
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Pole Position EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 16 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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