84%
Very Similar
Island Eau de Parfum bottle Island
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2024 Year -
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Socal Eau de Parfum bottle Socal

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Island
Khadlaj Island is a divisive yet celebrated dupe for JPG Le Beau Le Parfum; a genuine tropical escape for some, a sickly sweet disappointment for others. If you're patient with maceration, it's a good bet for summer vibes and compliments but expect some disagreement.
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Our Verdict - Socal
This cult-favourite '90s mall scent is a nostalgic trip for many, celebrated for its unique tropical-woody blend. However, its notoriously poor performance means it's often more of a personal pleasure or room spray than a serious fragrance.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 6% 1%
Fruity 20% 20%
Green 3% 12%
Sweet 28% 25%
Warm 11% 4%
Woody 25% 26%
Earthy 9% 3%
Animalic 6% 14%
Fresh 13% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Island EdP
Socal EdP

Notes

Accords

Island Socal
100%
Sweet
100%
94%
Woody
51%
88%
Coconut
74%
70%
Fruity
83%
76%
Amber
70%
Vanilla
70%
69%
Tropical
66%
51%
Fresh
60%
Ozonic
58%
57%
Powdery
Leather
56%
Aquatic
54%
52%
Iris
Sweet shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
94%
51%
Coconut shared
88%
74%
Fruity shared
70%
83%
76%
Vanilla shared
70%
70%
Tropical shared
69%
66%
Fresh shared
51%
60%
58%
57%
56%
54%
52%

Performance

Island Socal
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Island

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

This shines brightest in casual, warm-weather settings like beach days or relaxed outings due to its sweet, tropical accords. While some find it suitable for dates, its potential sweetness and moderate to strong projection can make it less ideal for formal events or enclosed office spaces.

Socal

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its sweet, fruity, and tropical profile makes it perfect for casual wear and dates, aligning with its laid-back vibe. The weak longevity and projection, however, lower its suitability for office or formal events where a more significant presence is usually desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
91%
Notes
81%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Fruity, Coconut accords and Coconut, Pineapple notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Island
Socal
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