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Building opens with a riotous burst of fruit, juicy pear, raspberry, black currant, peach and tangy passionfruit, an unmistakable nod to Tiziana Terenzi Kirke's berry-soaked overture. A soft floral whisper of lily of the valley bridges into a base of creamy vanilla, sandalwood, musk, patchouli and powdery heliotrope, lending warmth and a hint of sweetness. On skin it wears as a playful, flirtatious fruity scent, sweet and fun and easy to love. Where Kirke is rich, dense and famously long-lasting, the dupe is more linear and skin-close, the fruit reading a touch more synthetic and the creamy depth thinner. Longevity and projection are the obvious trade-offs against a renowned performance monster, but for spring and summer days and flirty dates it delivers a faithful, affordable echo of a cult fruity favourite.