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Le Jardin de Monsieur Li Eau de Toilette bottle Le Jardin de Monsieur Li EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Gulf Garden Eau de Parfum bottle Gulf Garden EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Le Jardin de Monsieur Li EDT
A masterclass in translucent freshness, this is one of the most meditative and quietly beautiful citrus perfumes ever made. If you crave subtlety and zen clarity, few fragrances rival its sheer, garden-inspired serenity.
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Our Verdict - Gulf Garden EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Un Jardin En Mediterranee - a citrus fragrance led by Lemon, Bergamot, with floral 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
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li EDT
Gulf Garden EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 46%
Lemon 8% vs 53%
Only in Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Kumquat 43% Mint 13%
Only in Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Jasmine 35% Green Tea 25% Bamboo 25% Jasmine 15%
Only in Gulf Garden
Orange Blossom 100%
Only in Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Calone 25%

Accords

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li Gulf Garden
100%
Citrus
90%
85%
Green
Floral
78%
70%
Fresh
Woody
66%
Musky
54%
50%
Aromatic
Gourmand
42%
Citrus shared
100%
90%
85%
78%
70%
66%
54%
50%
42%

Performance

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li Gulf Garden
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Its luminous citrus and green facets make it ideal for spring and summer, offering a cooling, breezy sensation. The scent is too light and sheer for winter, while fall wear works only in warmer climates or indoors.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

The quiet projection and clean, fresh character make it perfect for office and casual settings, as well as post-sport refreshment. Its subtlety is less suited for formal events but works well for understated daytime dates.

Gulf Garden

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Bergamot, Lemon notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li EDT
Gulf Garden EDP
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