Is Perfume Parlour Tropical Flora 48 For Women a dupe of Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '48?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Cheirosa '48
- Tropical Flora 48 For Women
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive cocktail; you'll either swoon over its tropical fruitiness or be put off by what some call a plasticky, pickle-like edge. For many, though, it's straight-up summer in a bottle, perfect for channeling your inner Malibu Barbie.
Tropical Flora 48 channels Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa '48, the guava-and-coconut beach mist. As an EDP, Perfume Parlour gives it more body and longevity than the fleeting original body spray, though it pushes the sweetness toward the same bubble-gum edge reviewers flag on the Sol de Janeiro.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its bright, fruity profile and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear and active days, exuding a fun, carefree aura. While mostly too relaxed for formal settings, its playful charm could work for a laid-back date, especially in warmer weather.
Seasons
The juicy tropical fruit and coconut are built for summer heat, peaking in warm weather and feeling out of place in winter.
Occasions
Sweet and casual, it shines for daytime and dates but is too playful for formal or office settings.
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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Iris, Coconut Water, Musk
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Tropical Flora 48 For Women EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. 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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