Is Duppe Scents Sed & the City a dupe of Parfums de Marly Sedley?
Sedley EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sed & the City EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Sedley
- Sed & the City
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Which Should You Buy?
A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.
This tracks Parfums de Marly Sedley's bright bergamot-mint-lavender formula closely, giving up some of the original's clean, sun-lit sillage for a version that sits closer to the skin sooner.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.
Occasions
Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.
Seasons
A bright citrus-aromatic profile suits spring and summer best, when fresh, clean fragrances read most appropriate.
Occasions
Clean and easy to wear without being sweet or heavy, it works well for both office and casual daytime 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.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Geranium, Lavender, Sandalwood
Adds musk, drops cashmeran and cedar
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