Is Fragrance World Midori a dupe of Parfums de Marly Greenley?
Greenley EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Midori EDP
Greenley and Midori are incredibly similar, but Greenley leans into a sharper, more sophisticated green apple and woody profile, while Midori offers a softer, sweeter, and more crowd-pleasing take. Greenley's higher price reflects its more complex, higher-quality composition and superior longevity. Midori, however, provides an excellent, budget-friendly alternative that captures the essence of Greenley without the niche price tag. The drydown is where they diverge most - Greenley remains woody and refined, while Midori can turn slightly synthetic for some.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more complex, high-quality fragrance.
- Longevity and projection are your top priorities.
- You prefer a sharper, less sweet green apple scent.
- You want a signature scent from a luxury brand.
- You want a similar scent on a budget.
- You prefer a sweeter, more mass-appealing fragrance.
- You want an everyday, easy-to-wear fresh fragrance.
- You are unsure if you like the Greenley profile.
PDM Greenley is a fresh, woody powerhouse that’s either a masterclass in green apple sophistication or a very expensive shower gel - there's no in-between. Its divisive nature makes it a love-it-or-hate-it scent, but for those who get it, it's a versatile, long-lasting green dream.
Midori is a textbook example of a dupe done right: a crowd-pleasing, green-fruity freshie that punches well above its weight for the price. While some find a weird drydown, the majority rave about its clean, vibrant versatility for everyday wear.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile, combined with good longevity and moderate projection, makes it highly suitable for casual wear and invigorating sport activities. It's too distinctive and potentially divisive for very formal settings, but its modern appeal works well for dates, and it's generally inoffensive enough for an office, provided applied lightly.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and often light projection makes it perfect for casual and office wear, smelling pleasant without being overpowering. While some find good longevity, the general consensus on it being a 'skin scent' prevents it from scoring higher for formal or date settings, where stronger presence might be desired.
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 10 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Petitgrain, Oakmoss
Adds orange, drops patchouli and pomarose
Where to buy
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International (9)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work