Is Perfume Parlour Citrus Sea a dupe of Fragrance Du Bois Zest Marin?
Zest Marin EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Citrus Sea EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Zest Marin
- Citrus Sea
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Which Should You Buy?
Zest Marin offers a vibrant burst of citrusy freshness with an aquatic twist, presenting a luxurious yet wearable daily fragrance.
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.
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 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
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.
Seasons
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
Its citrus, green signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 3 of its 10 notes, including Sea Water, Bergamot, Lemon
Adds galbanum and lavender, drops cedar and grapefruit
Where to buy
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Citrus Sea EDP
Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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