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Lima Eau de Parfum bottle Lima EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
- Year 2013
£ Price Tier ££
Cool Water Into The Ocean Eau de Toilette bottle Cool Water Into The Ocean EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lima EDP
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin (1991) - lime, basil and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
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Our Verdict - Cool Water Into The Ocean EDT
Aquatic freshness paired with tropical citrus notes makes this fragrance refreshing for summer days.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lima EDP
Cool Water Into The Ocean EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 42% vs 35%
Only in Lima
Lime 58%
Only in Cool Water Into The Ocean
Grapefruit 41% Clementine 24%
Shared Notes
Basil 60% vs 31%
Only in Lima
Thyme 39%
Only in Cool Water Into The Ocean
Sea Water 38% Sage 31%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 52% vs 42%
Only in Lima
Vetiver 48%
Only in Cool Water Into The Ocean
Juniper 57%

Accords

Lima Cool Water Into The Ocean
95%
Citrus
70%
85%
Fresh
50%
80%
Aromatic
Aquatic
80%
60%
Herbal
50%
55%
Green
35%
Woody
40%
Citrus shared
95%
70%
Fresh shared
85%
50%
80%
80%
Herbal shared
60%
50%
55%
Woody shared
35%
40%

Performance

Lima Cool Water Into The Ocean
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Lima

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Lime-basil natural summer fit.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Office, casual day, summer.

Cool Water Into The Ocean

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Its aquatic freshness and citrus elements make it ideal for warmer temperatures in spring and summer but less suitable for colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its moderate projection and light intensity make it apt for casual and versatile indoor settings like the office or a date, yet it's less suitable for formal events. The aquatic notes also offer a refreshing experience for light sports activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh, herbal

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lima EDP
Cool Water Into The Ocean EDT
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