Is Perfume Parlour Write Mexican One a dupe of Acqua di Parma Note di Colonia I?

Note di Colonia I EDP

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Write Mexican One EDP

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Note di Colonia I Eau de Parfum bottle Note di Colonia I EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Note di Colonia I EDP
A refined citrus fragrance blending classic Italian elegance with modern ease.
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Our Verdict - Write Mexican One EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Acqua Di Parma - Note di Colonia I - a floral fragrance led by Bergamot, Neroli, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Note di Colonia I EDP A Write Mexican One 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
Note di Colonia I EDP
Write Mexican One EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli Patchouli 100% vs 46%
Bergamot Bergamot 52% vs 53%
Neroli Neroli 38% vs 46%
Lavender Lavender 33% vs 33%
Rose Rose 27% vs 28%
Only in Note di Colonia I
Clary Sage Clary Sage 100% Lemon Lemon 47%
Only in Write Mexican One
Cedar Cedar 53% Violet Violet 38%
Only in Note di Colonia I
Clary Sage Clary Sage 100%
Shared Notes
Bergamot Bergamot 52% vs 53%
Only in Note di Colonia I
Lemon Lemon 47%
Only in Write Mexican One
Neroli Neroli 47%
Shared Notes
Lavender Lavender 33% vs 33%
Rose Rose 27% vs 28%
Only in Note di Colonia I
Neroli Neroli 39%
Only in Write Mexican One
Violet Violet 38%
Shared Notes
Patchouli Patchouli 100% vs 46%
Only in Write Mexican One
Cedar Cedar 53%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Note di Colonia I Write Mexican One
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Note di Colonia I

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The fragrance's bright citrus and floral notes are best suited for warmer weather, making it ideal for spring and summer. It can also work well in fall due to its woody and subtle spicy undertones.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and classic profile make it appropriate for office wear and casual outings. The fresh and comforting nature also makes it suitable for less formal occasions.

Write Mexican One

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.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus 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
51%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 7 notes, including Bergamot, Neroli, Patchouli

Key Differences

Adds clary sage and lemon, drops cedar and violet

Where to buy

Note di Colonia I EDP
Write Mexican One EDP

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