Is The Essence Vault Lady Million a dupe of Rabanne Lady Million?
Lady Million EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lady Million EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lady Million
- Lady Million
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Lady Million EDT is a divisive one; some say it's a lighter, fresher take on the EDP, others find it a forgettable shadow. It certainly lacks the performance of its older sister, but for those who found the original too much, this might just hit the sweet spot.
The Essence Vault's interpretation of Paco Rabanne's Lady Million (2010) - Beatrice Piquet, Beatrice Piquet and Anne Flipo's honey-orange-amber feminine, here translated into a budget reading with the bitter-orange-neroli-honey-amber spine still legible. Honest dupe-fidelity for evening and date wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Honey
59%
vs
32%
Gardenia
59%
vs
18%
Neroli
54%
vs
31%
Patchouli
40%
vs
22%
Bitter Orange
44%
Raspberry
33%
Orange Blossom
27%
Amber
26%
Lemon
23%
Jasmine
23%
Musk
19%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its lighter projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, though some find it a bit strong initially. The elegant floral-sweet profile is perfect for date nights and sophisticated social events, as noted by community reviews, but its lack of overt freshness makes it less ideal for sport.
Seasons
Honey-orange-amber is autumn-winter natural; summer the sweetness becomes cloying.
Occasions
Glamorous-evening signature - date, evening and club natural.
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 4 of its 11 notes, including Neroli, Gardenia, Patchouli
Adds amber and bitter orange, drops hyacinth and lily of the valley
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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