Dupe Pair
61%
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Illicit Eau de Parfum bottle Illicit
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender M
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Malaysian Law Eau de Parfum bottle Malaysian Law

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Illicit
A honeyed, spicy floral with a creamy sandalwood base, Illicit EDP is playful yet grown up, radiating modern confidence and inviting warmth. It walks the line between sweet flirtation and polished sophistication.
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Our Verdict - Malaysian Law
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jimmy Choo Illicit - a floral fragrance led by Bitter Orange, Ginger, with citrus 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

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 17%
Floral 26% 32%
Fruity 36% 2%
Green 5% 3%
Sweet 31% 27%
Warm 0% 17%
Woody 26% 12%
Earthy 0% 2%
Animalic 1% 7%
Fresh 10% 11%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Illicit EdP
Malaysian Law EdP

Notes

Only in Illicit
Fruity 100%
Only in Malaysian Law
Bitter Orange 53% Ginger 47%
Only in Illicit
Frangipani 100%
Only in Malaysian Law
Jasmine 54% Rose 46%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 38%
Only in Malaysian Law
Honey 33% Amber 29%

Accords

Illicit Malaysian Law
85%
Floral
90%
Citrus
78%
75%
Sweet
42%
70%
Spicy
60%
Gourmand
55%
Woody
54%
40%
Fruity
Floral shared
85%
90%
78%
Sweet shared
75%
42%
70%
60%
Woody shared
55%
54%
40%

Performance

Illicit Malaysian Law
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Illicit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Illicit EDP balances honeyed warmth and spicy florals, making it versatile for spring and fall when its sweetness and spice feel comforting but not heavy. Its amber and sandalwood base gives enough depth for winter, while the ginger-citrus opening keeps it lively for cooler summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

With moderate projection and inviting sweetness, Illicit is perfect for date nights and casual wear, adding a playful yet sophisticated touch. It remains elegant enough for semi-formal occasions but may be too rich and sweet for sports or very hot office environments.

Malaysian Law

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

Overall
61%
Olfactory
71%
Notes
62%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Woody, Sweet accords and Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Illicit
Malaysian Law
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