Is Perfume Parlour Shiny Water Lily a dupe of Tom Ford Fleur de Chine?

Fleur de Chine EDP

Tom Ford by Rodrigo Flores-Roux Original Acquired

Shiny Water Lily EDP

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Fleur de Chine Eau de Parfum bottle Fleur de Chine EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year 2013
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Shiny Water Lily Eau de Parfum bottle Shiny Water Lily 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 - Fleur de Chine EDP
A truly gorgeous, multifaceted floral that evokes classicism without feeling dated. Its unfortunate discontinuation makes it a sought-after gem for those who appreciate timeless elegance with a modern twist.
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Our Verdict - Shiny Water Lily EDP
A budget homage to Tom Ford's Fleur de Chine. The semi-indolic magnolia and tea-rose heart land in the right place, but Perfume Parlour smooths out the original's smoky styrax complexity into something simpler and more linear.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Fleur de Chine EDP A Shiny Water Lily 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
Fleur de Chine EDP
Shiny Water Lily EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Hyacinth 16% vs 15%
Wisteria 16% vs 13%
Clementine 16% vs 24%
Amber 16% vs 24%
Bergamot 16% vs 20%
Cedar 16% vs 20%
Vetiver 16% vs 16%
Rose 16% vs 14%
Jasmine 16% vs 14%
Magnolia 16% vs 34%
Peony 16% vs 11%
Benzoin 16% vs 20%
Styrax 16% vs 18%
Peach 16% vs 22%
Plum 16% vs 11%
Tea 16% vs 18%
Only in Fleur de Chine
Floral Notes 17% Hinoki Wood 17%
Shared Notes
Clementine 16% vs 24%
Bergamot 16% vs 20%
Magnolia 16% vs 34%
Only in Shiny Water Lily
Peach 22%
Shared Notes
Wisteria 16% vs 13%
Rose 16% vs 14%
Peony 16% vs 11%
Plum 16% vs 11%
Only in Fleur de Chine
Floral Notes 17% Peach 17%
Shared Notes
Amber 16% vs 24%
Cedar 16% vs 20%
Vetiver 16% vs 16%
Benzoin 16% vs 20%
Styrax 16% vs 18%
Only in Fleur de Chine
Hinoki Wood 17%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Fleur de Chine Shiny Water Lily
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Fleur de Chine

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its elegant floral and amber accords make it perfect for formal events and date nights, where its moderate sillage won't overwhelm. While some perceive a "clean" aspect, it's a bit too complex and luxurious for everyday casual wear, and definitely not suited for sport.

Shiny Water Lily

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The dewy magnolia-and-tea florals shine in spring while the soft balsamic base gives enough warmth for cooler autumn days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Refined and gentle enough for the office or a formal occasion, with a romantic softness that suits a date.

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
91%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 16 notes is in the original, including Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia

Key Differences

Without floral notes and hinoki wood

Where to buy

Fleur de Chine EDP
Shiny Water Lily EDP

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