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Sweet and Soft

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Perfume Parlour Sweet and Soft is an Eau de Parfum. Sweet and Soft opens with Neroli, settles into a heart of Papaya, and dries down to a base of White Amaryllis. Perfume Parlour's Sweet and Soft carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Dolce - D & G - a floral fragrance led by Neroli, with fresh depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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  • Fresh
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Sweet and Soft Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Dolce by Dolce & Gabbana
34%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Neroli100%
Heartas listed
Papaya100%
Baseas listed
White Amaryllis100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, fresh signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Sweet And Soft is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Dolce - D & G. It opens with Neroli, leads into a heart of Papaya Flower, and dries down to Amaryllis. The overall character is floral with fresh and powdery facets. As a dupe it stays closer to the skin with softer projection and shorter wear than the original, but keeps the signature accord recognisable - an easy everyday way to enjoy the style.

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