Is Perfume Parlour Malaysian Frozen a dupe of Jimmy Choo Man Ice?

Man Ice EDT

Jimmy Choo by Michel Almairac Original Favourite

Malaysian Frozen EDP

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Man Ice Eau de Toilette bottle Man Ice EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £
Malaysian Frozen Eau de Parfum bottle Malaysian Frozen EDP
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Best value £0.50/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 Ice EDT
A blast of icy citrus and crisp apple, Man Ice is the ultimate hot weather pick - invigorating, ultra-fresh, and never cloying. Effortlessly stylish, though fleeting, it’s a prime grab-and-go summer scent for men.
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Our Verdict - Malaysian Frozen EDP
A budget echo of Jimmy Choo Man Ice's icy citrus-woody freshness. Malaysian Frozen nails the zesty bergamot-and-mandarin opening over a clean cedar-ambroxan base, but like the original its projection and wear time run modest - here even more so.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Man Ice EDT A Malaysian Frozen 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 Ice EDT
Malaysian Frozen EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 34%
Ambroxan 34% vs 37%
Citron 33% vs 33%
Bergamot 33% vs 35%
Mandarin 33% vs 31%
Apple 26% vs 26%
Cedar 25% vs 26%
Vetiver 25% vs 24%
Patchouli 22% vs 22%
Only in Man Ice
Oakmoss 30%
Only in Malaysian Frozen
Moss 29%
Shared Notes
Citron 33% vs 33%
Bergamot 33% vs 35%
Mandarin 33% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Apple 26% vs 26%
Cedar 25% vs 26%
Vetiver 25% vs 24%
Patchouli 22% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Musk 35% vs 34%
Ambroxan 34% vs 37%
Only in Man Ice
Oakmoss 30%
Only in Malaysian Frozen
Moss 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Man Ice Malaysian Frozen
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Man Ice

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The sharp citrus and fresh fruity opening make this extremely well suited to spring and summer, providing a cooling effect. It lacks the depth and warmth for winter, but can work in early fall as a crisp daytime scent.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its light, clean, non-intrusive projection is ideal for the office and casual wear, and the sparkling citrus is a natural fit for sporty, outdoor, or daytime occasions. It lacks the complexity and presence for formal evening settings.

Malaysian Frozen

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The icy citrus and light woods are tailor-made for hot spring and summer days and feel weak in cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its clean, easy freshness suits casual daytime, daily wear and sport over formal or evening occasions.

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

Shares 9 of its 10 notes, including Mandarin, Bergamot, Citron

Key Differences

Adds moss, drops oakmoss

Where to buy

Man Ice EDT
Malaysian Frozen EDP
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