Is Perfume Parlour Leaf Citrus a dupe of Byredo Tobacco Mandarin?
Tobacco Mandarin EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Leaf Citrus EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Tobacco Mandarin
- Leaf Citrus
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Tobacco Mandarin isn't playing subtle, it's a bold, spicy, divisive beast with a penchant for staining clothes. You'll either adore its mysterious, opulent depth or recoil from its notorious cumin note - there's no middle ground here, mate.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Byredo Tobacco Mandarin - a warm spicy fragrance led by Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Cumin, with citrus depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Frankincense
100%
vs
46%
Tobacco
44%
vs
28%
Cumin
41%
vs
28%
Mandarin
35%
vs
33%
Leather
31%
vs
33%
Labdanum
24%
vs
38%
Coriander
23%
vs
37%
Sandalwood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and significant longevity, this scent is far too potent for an office environment, potentially overwhelming those around you. However, its dark, sensual, and luxurious character makes it an excellent choice for dates and formal evening events, where its intensity can truly shine.
Seasons
Best in autumn and winter - the warm spicy, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for evening and daily - the warm spicy accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Mandarin, Coriander
Adds sandalwood
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Leaf Citrus EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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