Is Perfume Parlour Mexican Trees a dupe of Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano?

Mexican Trees EDP

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Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano EDP
A luxurious woody fragrance with an intriguing blend of spice and elegance, ideal for fall and professional settings.
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Our Verdict - Mexican Trees EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Acqua Di Parma - Colonia Ebano - a citrus fragrance led by Red Pepper, Resins, Bergamot, with warm spicy depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano EDP A Mexican Trees EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano EDP
Mexican Trees EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ebony 44% vs 46%
Bergamot 40% vs 23%
Petitgrain 33% vs 19%
Vetiver 33% vs 53%
R Resins 29% vs 26%
Honey 29% vs 53%
Patchouli 22% vs 46%
Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano
Citrus 27% Pink Pepper 21% Clove 21%
Only in Mexican Trees
Pepper 30%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 23%
Petitgrain 33% vs 19%
Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano
Citrus 27%
Only in Mexican Trees
Pepper 30% R Resins 27%
Shared Notes
Honey 29% vs 53%
Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano
R Resins 29% Pink Pepper 21% Clove 21%
Only in Mexican Trees
Ebony 46%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 33% vs 53%
Patchouli 22% vs 46%
Only in Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano
Ebony 44%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano Mexican Trees
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm woody and spicy elements of Colonia Ebano make it especially suitable for cooler weather in fall and winter, yet its freshness keeps it relevant in the transitional spring season.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With its moderate projection and luxurious character, it's well-suited for professional settings and romantic dates. It's too refined for casual or sports settings.

Mexican Trees

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus 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.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

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

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.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Shares 7 of its 10 notes, including Ebony, Resins, Bergamot

Key Differences

Adds citrus and clove, drops pepper

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Acqua di Parma Colonia Ebano EDP

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