Is Perfume Parlour Gulf Garden a dupe of Hermès Un Jardin en Méditerranée?

Gulf Garden EDP

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Un Jardin en Méditerranée Eau de Toilette bottle Un Jardin en Méditerranée EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
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2003 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Gulf Garden Eau de Parfum bottle Gulf Garden EDP
$105.17+ tax from
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Best value $35.19/fl oz (3.4 fl oz (100 ml))
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Un Jardin en Méditerranée EDT
A quintessential green citrus-woody scent that conjures sunlit Mediterranean gardens. This is an elegant, understated choice for lovers of tranquil, natural freshness, perfect for spring and summer days.
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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 compare
Un Jardin en Méditerranée EDT A Gulf 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
Un Jardin en Méditerranée EDT
Gulf Garden EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 50% vs 100%
Bergamot 34% vs 46%
Lemon 34% vs 53%
Juniper 22% vs 30%
Pistachio 16% vs 19%
Musk 16% vs 23%
Only in Gulf Garden
Cedar 27%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 46%
Lemon 34% vs 53%
Only in Un Jardin en Méditerranée
Mandarin 31%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom 50% vs 100%
Only in Un Jardin en Méditerranée
White Oleander 49%
Shared Notes
Juniper 22% vs 30%
Pistachio 16% vs 19%
Musk 16% vs 23%
Only in Un Jardin en Méditerranée
Cypress 22% Fig Leaf 22%
Only in Gulf Garden
Cedar 27%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Un Jardin en Méditerranée Gulf Garden
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Un Jardin en Méditerranée

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Its fresh citrus, green and cool woody notes shine in spring and summer, evoking Mediterranean gardens and clean air. The scent is not heavy or sweet enough for cold winter days, and its lightness is less suited to chilly weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

This is a subtle, airy fragrance with low projection, ideal for office or casual daytime wear. It is polite and refreshing, never overpowering, but may feel too understated for formal events or high-energy sports.

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

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
76%
Key Similarities

Shares 6 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Pistachio

Key Differences

Adds cypress and fig leaf, drops cedar

Where to buy

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Gulf Garden EDP

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