Is Dupe Perfumes Lime Basil & Mandarin a dupe of Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin?
Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1999 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lime Basil & Mandarin EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lime Basil & Mandarin
- Lime Basil & Mandarin
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Which Should You Buy?
The iconic citrus-herbal cologne that defined a genre. Unmatched for sparkling freshness and breezy, modern elegance, but best enjoyed in close quarters due to its fleeting, subtle presence.
Dupe Herbal Zest captures the tart lime-and-basil snap that made Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin a cult classic, though its patchouli-vetiver base fades to a thin herbal fuzz well before the original's slow-burning drydown.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Its effervescent citrus, basil, and green herbal notes shine in warm weather, making it perfect for spring and summer refreshment. The light composition can struggle to cut through colder air, so it is less suited to fall and winter.
Occasions
Low projection and understated citrus-herbal character make it ideal for office, daytime dates, and casual outings, where discretion is key. Its freshness is also great post-exercise or for active wear, but lacks the weight for formal events.
Seasons
A citrus-herbal cologne structure that thrives in warm weather and feels thin and out of place once the cold sets in.
Occasions
Clean and zesty enough for the office or daytime casual wear, but too light and short-lived to carry a formal evening.
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 9 of its 10 notes, including Thyme, Lilac, Iris
Adds amberwood
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