Is Blossom Perfumery 538 Perfect a dupe of Marc Jacobs Perfect?

538 Perfect EDP

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Perfect Eau de Parfum bottle Perfect EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2020 Year -
££ Price Tier £
538 Perfect Eau de Parfum bottle 538 Perfect EDP
$54.00+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at MicroPerfumes
Best value $24.84/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Perfect EDP
Perfect Eau de Parfum is a bright, whimsical burst of green and almond over a sheer woody-musky base. Effortlessly joyful, it is an everyday signature for those who want to feel modern and optimistic.
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Our Verdict - 538 Perfect EDP
538 recreates Marc Jacobs Perfect's unusual rhubarb-almond-cashmeran skeleton well, but the almond milk accord comes across thinner and more artificial, and the woody-cashmeran base fades faster than the original's soft, lingering warmth.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Perfect EDP A 538 Perfect 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
Perfect EDP
538 Perfect EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Almond 100% vs 100%
Cashmeran 54% vs 52%
Rhubarb 50% vs 55%
Narcissus 50% vs 44%
Cedar 45% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Rhubarb 50% vs 55%
Narcissus 50% vs 44%
Shared Notes
Almond 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Cashmeran 54% vs 52%
Cedar 45% vs 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Perfect 538 Perfect
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Perfect

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Bright green and fruity notes with a soft almond milk heart make this ideal for spring and summer, though the cashmeran and cedar base gives it enough depth for mild fall days. Lacks the density and warmth for true winter coziness.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Subtle projection and a soft, uplifting profile suit daily wear, casual outings, and office environments. Its clean, modern freshness is less suited for formal black-tie or athletic scenarios.

538 Perfect

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Community season votes for Marc Jacobs Perfect, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Wearers put Marc Jacobs Perfect, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Almond, Cashmeran, Cedar

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Perfect EDP
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