Is Perfume Parlour Malaysian Law a dupe of Jimmy Choo Illicit?

Illicit EDP

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Malaysian Law EDP

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Illicit Eau de Parfum bottle Illicit EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2015 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Malaysian Law Eau de Parfum bottle Malaysian Law EDP
$31.49+ tax from
1.3 fl oz (40 ml) at FragranceNet
Best value $10.05/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 - Illicit EDP
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 EDP
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

How they compare
Illicit EDP A Malaysian Law 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
Illicit EDP
Malaysian Law EDP

Notes

Illicit
Malaysian Law

Top Notes

Fruity Notes 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 38%
Only in Illicit
Fruity Notes 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%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

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
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Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Sandalwood

Key Differences

Adds amber and bitter orange, drops frangipani and fruity notes

Where to buy

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