ALT. Fragrances Duchess vs Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

At a glance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose costs £22.50, so Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose is £36.40 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (7%). ALT. Fragrances Duchess is Extrait and listed as feminine, while Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose is EDP and listed as feminine. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Délina.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

A fruity floral Extrait de Parfum for women, sold directly as ALT.'s alternative to Parfums de Marly's Delina.

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

Dewy Rose is a fresh, musky rose fragrance from Marks & Spencer's M&S Studio range that pairs damask rose and blackcurrant with a soft patchouli and amber base, drawing on the modern niche rose territory that Parfums de Marly Delina helped popularise.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess, dupe of Parfums de Marly DélinaMarks & Spencer Dewy Rose, dupe of Parfums de Marly Délina

Comparison

ALT. Fragrances DuchessMarks & Spencer Dewy Rose
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/106.2/10
Projection7.0/105.8/10
Scent accuracy8.0/107.4/10
Value for money8.5/108.7/10
Price£58.90£22.50
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderFeminineFeminine
Inspired byParfums de Marly DélinaParfums de Marly Délina

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

Top Notes

  • Lychee
  • Rhubarb

Heart Notes

  • Turkish Rose

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Musk
  • Cashmere Wood

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper
  • Blackcurrant

Heart Notes

  • Damask Rose
  • Geranium
  • Violet Leaf

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • White Cedarwood
  • Musk
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Musk

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Lychee, Rhubarb, Turkish Rose, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood that Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose does not.

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose lists Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Blackcurrant, Damask Rose, Geranium, Violet Leaf, Patchouli, White Cedarwood and Amber that ALT. Fragrances Duchess does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Rose

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Amber
  • Patchouli
  • Rose
  • Violet

Both share Rose. ALT. Fragrances Duchess also lists Sweet, Woody, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Vanilla and Fruity. Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose also lists Amber, Patchouli and Violet.

Vibes

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Sweet

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Sweet. Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose lists Fresh, Clean, Modern, Feminine and Gourmand.

Occasions

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Spring
  • Date night
  • Summer
  • Everyday

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer

Both share Spring and Summer. ALT. Fragrances Duchess also lists Date night and Everyday. Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose also lists Signature, Evening, Daytime and Office.

Performance

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Excellent longevity

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Good projection

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Excellent longevity. Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose lists Good projection.

Style lane

ALT. Fragrances Duchess

  • Fruity floral

Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

  • Musky woody

ALT. Fragrances Duchess lists Fruity floral. Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose lists Musky woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins ALT. Fragrances Duchess (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose (8.7/10)
  • Price: Wins Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose (£22.50)

ALT. Fragrances Duchess leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose leads on value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. ALT. Fragrances Duchess has 1 community review and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess costs £58.90 and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose costs £22.50, so Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose is £36.40 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose 6.2 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

Which projects more, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose 5.8 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Délina, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose 7.4 out of 10, so ALT. Fragrances Duchess rates higher.

Which is better value, ALT. Fragrances Duchess or Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose?

Atlas ratings give ALT. Fragrances Duchess 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose 8.7 out of 10, so Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose rates higher.

What notes do ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose share?

They share 1 note: Musk.

Which occasions suit ALT. Fragrances Duchess and Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose?

ALT. Fragrances Duchess is tagged for Spring, Date night, Summer and Everyday. Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Office, Spring and Summer.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Délina vs ALT. Fragrances Duchess
  • Parfums de Marly Délina vs Marks & Spencer Dewy Rose

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