Is Perfume Parlour Flower Resin a dupe of Jo Malone London Amber & Lavender?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Amber & Lavender
- Flower Resin
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a mixed bag, love it or hate it. Many adore its classic barbershop vibe, but a significant chunk find it overwhelmingly masculine, like an old man's foul breath or cheap cleaning product. Definitely try before you buy.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Amber & Lavender - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and longevity make it suitable for close-quarters like the office, though some find it too strong. The elegant, classic scent profile lends itself well to formal events and date nights, while being a bit heavy for casual wear or sport.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus 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.
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Myrrh, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley
Adds amber and cinnamon
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Flower Resin EDP
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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