Is Perfume Parlour Malaysian Male a dupe of Jimmy Choo Man?

Man EDT

Jimmy Choo by Anne Flipo Original Favourite

Malaysian Male EDP

Perfume Parlour   Inspired Favourite
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Man Eau de Toilette bottle Man EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2014 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Malaysian Male Eau de Parfum bottle Malaysian Male EDP
£21.05 from
30ml at Perfume Click
Best value £0.36/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 - Man EDT
Effortlessly fresh and upbeat, Jimmy Choo Man is a modern fruity-woody crowd-pleaser. Its melon and lavender combo is inviting and casual, perfect for the stylish man who wants to smell crisp and approachable.
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Our Verdict - Malaysian Male EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jimmy Choo Man - a aromatic fragrance led by Honeydew Melon, Lavender, Mandarin, with sweet depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Man EDT A Malaysian Male 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
Man EDT
Malaysian Male EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Suede 40% vs 46%
Honeydew Melon 37% vs 37%
Patchouli 33% vs 53%
Pink Pepper 33% vs 46%
Lavender 29% vs 33%
Geranium 27% vs 53%
Mandarin 20% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Honeydew Melon 37% vs 37%
Lavender 29% vs 33%
Mandarin 20% vs 28%
Only in Man
Watermelon 13%
Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 33% vs 46%
Geranium 27% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Suede 40% vs 46%
Patchouli 33% vs 53%
Only in Man
Musk 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Man Malaysian Male
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Man

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Bright fruit, fresh florals, and light woody-musky base make this ideal for spring and summer when airy, sparkling scents excel. Lacks the density or warmth for true winter use.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Versatile, clean, and amiable, it works well for daily wear and the office, as well as casual settings. Its moderate projection and lighthearted style make it less suited for formal evenings.

Malaysian Male

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, sweet profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

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
87%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Geranium, Pink Pepper, Honeydew Melon

Key Differences

Without musk and pineapple leaf

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Man EDT

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50ml 2 offers
100ml 2 offers
200ml 1 offer
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