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Zest Marin Eau de Toilette bottle Zest Marin EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2020 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Citrus Sea Eau de Parfum bottle Citrus Sea EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Zest Marin EDT
Zest Marin offers a vibrant burst of citrusy freshness with an aquatic twist, presenting a luxurious yet wearable daily fragrance.
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Our Verdict - Citrus Sea EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Fragrance Du Bois Zest Marin - a citrus fragrance led by Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon, with green depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Zest Marin EDT
Citrus Sea EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 33%
Lemon 35% vs 28%
Only in Zest Marin
Grapefruit 25%
Only in Citrus Sea
Galbanum 38%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 42% vs 28%
Only in Zest Marin
Rosemary 36% Mint 21%
Only in Citrus Sea
Lavender 38% Nutmeg 33%

Accords

Zest Marin Citrus Sea
90%
Citrus
90%
Green
78%
70%
Aquatic
Woody
66%
60%
Fresh
Aromatic
54%
50%
Herbal
Citrus shared
90%
90%
78%
70%
66%
60%
54%
50%

Performance

Zest Marin Citrus Sea
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Zest Marin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The vibrant citrus and marine notes make it ideal for warm weather in spring and summer, while the lack of heavier base notes reduces its suitability for colder months.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Zest Marin's fresh and vibrant profile is perfect for daytime occasions, casual outings, or a lively date, though it may lack the gravitas for formal or sporty events.

Citrus Sea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, green signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Sea Water, Bergamot, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Zest Marin EDT
Citrus Sea EDP
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