Is Perfume Parlour Misters Garden a dupe of Hermès Le Jardin de Monsieur Li?

Misters Garden EDP

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Le Jardin de Monsieur Li Eau de Toilette bottle Le Jardin de Monsieur Li EDT
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Misters Garden EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Hermes - Le Jardin de Monsieur Li - a floral fragrance led by Kumquat, with aromatic depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li EDT A Misters Garden EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Le Jardin de Monsieur Li EDT
Misters Garden EDP

Notes

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Misters Garden

Base Notes

Flint 75% Calone 25%

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Kumquat 43% vs 100%
Jasmine 35% vs 100%
Mint 13% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Kumquat 43% vs 100%
Only in Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Bergamot 35% Mint 13% Lemon 9%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 35% vs 100%
Only in Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Green Tea 25% Bamboo 25%
Only in Le Jardin de Monsieur Li
Flint 75% Calone 25%
Only in Misters Garden
Mint 100%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li Misters 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.

Misters Garden

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral 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

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.

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Kumquat, Mint, Jasmine

Key Differences

Without bamboo and bergamot

Where to buy

Le Jardin de Monsieur Li EDT
Misters Garden EDP
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