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Blackberry & Bay Eau de Cologne bottle Blackberry & Bay EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Purple Cove Eau de Parfum bottle Purple Cove EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blackberry & Bay EDC
A sparkling, leafy-fruity classic that perfectly captures the wild tangle of blackberry brambles and crushed green leaves. Effortlessly lively, natural, and utterly wearable for any daytime occasion.
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Our Verdict - Purple Cove EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone - Blackberry & Bay - a citrus fragrance led by Grapefruit, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blackberry & Bay EDC
Purple Cove EDP

Notes

Blackberry & Bay
Purple Cove

Heart Notes

Heart Notes

Only in Blackberry & Bay
Blackberry 100%
Only in Purple Cove
Grapefruit 100%
Only in Blackberry & Bay
Bay Leaf 100%
Only in Purple Cove
Floral 100%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 46%
Only in Purple Cove
Vetiver 53%

Accords

Blackberry & Bay Purple Cove
100%
Fruity
Citrus
90%
60%
Woody
78%
Fresh
66%
40%
Aromatic
54%
50%
Green
20%
Sweet
15%
Camphor
100%
90%
Woody shared
60%
78%
66%
Aromatic shared
40%
54%
50%
20%
15%

Performance

Blackberry & Bay Purple Cove
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Blackberry & Bay

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp, tart blackberry and lively bay leaf make this ideal for spring and summer, providing a refreshing, green lift in warm weather. Its light, breezy character is less suited for winter, where it may feel too sheer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Low projection and a clean, natural vibe make it perfect for daytime, office, or casual wear. It's versatile but too transparent for formal events, and its brisk freshness works well for light outdoor or athletic use.

Purple Cove

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
1%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blackberry & Bay EDC
Purple Cove EDP
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