Is Perfume Parlour Synthetic a dupe of Guerlain Jicky?
Jicky EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | M |
| 1889 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Synthetic EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Jicky
- Synthetic
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
Jicky is a bona fide classic, but be warned: this ain't your average crowd-pleaser. It's a polarizing, historic scent - some find it heavenly, others pick up naught but an animalic tang. Love or loathe it, you're smelling a piece of perfumery legend.
Synthetic chases Guerlain's Jicky - that timeless aromatic-oriental fougere of clean lavender and citrus over warm vanilla, tonka and a hint of leathery warmth. It captures the lavender-and-vanilla genius, but renders it flatter and tamer, with the original's polarising animalic skank and depth pulled back to a softer, cleaner 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and fresh, aromatic character make it suitable for daily wear, even office settings if applied lightly. The deeper vanilla and amber add warmth, making it alluring for dates, though its unique character might be less conventional for formal events. Many reviews highlight its 'refreshed' and 'casual' feel, making it great for everyday.
Seasons
The warm aromatic-oriental works best in autumn and winter and softens nicely into spring.
Occasions
Its refined, sophisticated character suits evenings, dates and formal occasions more than casual or sporty 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.
Every one of its 16 notes is in the original, including Iris, Lavender, Benzoin
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Synthetic EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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