Is Perfume Parlour Malaysian Lady a dupe of Jimmy Choo?

Jimmy Choo EDP

Jimmy Choo by Olivier Polge Original Statement

Malaysian Lady EDP

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Jimmy Choo Eau de Parfum bottle Jimmy Choo EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2011 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
Malaysian Lady Eau de Parfum bottle Malaysian Lady EDP
£26.99 from
40ml at Paco Perfumerias
Best value £0.40/ml (100ml)
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£11.00 from
30ml at Perfume Parlour
Best value £0.32/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Jimmy Choo EDP
A modern, ultra-feminine gourmand chypre that balances juicy fruit with decadent caramel and patchouli. Jimmy Choo EDP is a statement scent for those who love sweetness with a seductive, polished edge.
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Our Verdict - Malaysian Lady EDP
Malaysian Lady chases the original Jimmy Choo's fruity-chypre signature. The juicy pear-and-green opening into tiger orchid over toffee and patchouli reads true to the brief, but as a budget dupe it lands flatter and lighter than the designer original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Jimmy Choo EDP A Malaysian Lady 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
Jimmy Choo EDP
Malaysian Lady EDP

Notes

Jimmy Choo
Malaysian Lady

Top Notes

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Shared Notes
Orchid 100% vs 100%
Toffee 50% vs 48%
Patchouli 50% vs 51%
Pear 40% vs 38%
Green Notes 29% vs 30%
Mandarin 29% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Pear 40% vs 38%
Green Notes 29% vs 30%
Mandarin 29% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Orchid 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Toffee 50% vs 48%
Patchouli 50% vs 51%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Jimmy Choo Malaysian Lady
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Jimmy Choo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

The syrupy pear, caramel, and toffee sweetness wear best in the cool and transitional months, while the patchouli and orchid offer depth for autumn and winter. Its richness can feel cloying in high summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Jimmy Choo EDP projects confidence and sensuality, making it ideal for dates and evening events. It is a bit too bold and sweet for sport and can overwhelm in conservative office settings.

Malaysian Lady

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The sweet toffee and earthy patchouli lean cool-weather, leading in autumn and winter with a spring crossover.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Its confident, sweet-and-sensual fruity-chypre character favours evenings and dates, with easy casual wear.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Pear, Mandarin, Green Notes

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

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Import charges may apply

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4ml 1 offer
38ml 1 offer
40ml 1 offer
60ml 2 offers
100ml 2 offers
Jimmy Choo EDP
Malaysian Lady EDP
4.5ml
13ml
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