Is Perfume Parlour Bengal Drink For a dupe of Jo Malone London Darjeeling Tea?

Bengal Drink For EDP

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Darjeeling Tea Cologne bottle Darjeeling Tea EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Bengal Drink For Eau de Parfum bottle Bengal Drink For EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Darjeeling Tea EDC
Seriously divisive. Some adore this for its subtle green floral charm, while others find it a bland, overpriced missed opportunity with not much tea for a 'Tea Collection' release. Expect a quiet skin scent that won't scream for attention.
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Our Verdict - Bengal Drink For EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Darjeeling Tea (JM). It leans on Jasmine, White Flowers, Green Notes to evoke the original's signature character at a budget-friendly price - a practical pick for fans who want the vibe without the designer outlay.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Darjeeling Tea EDC A Bengal Drink For 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
Darjeeling Tea EDC
Bengal Drink For EDP

Notes

Darjeeling Tea
Bengal Drink For

Top Notes

Green Notes 50% Artemisia 50%

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Green Notes 50% Artemisia 50%
Shared Notes
Green Notes 50% vs 50%
Jasmine 50% vs 33%
Freesia 50% vs 33%
Artemisia 50% vs 50%
Only in Bengal Drink For
Floral Notes 33%
Only in Darjeeling Tea
Green Notes 50% Artemisia 50%
Only in Bengal Drink For
Floral Notes 33% Jasmine 33% Freesia 33%
Only in Darjeeling Tea
Jasmine 50% Freesia 50%
Only in Bengal Drink For
Green Notes 50% Artemisia 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Darjeeling Tea Bengal Drink For
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Darjeeling Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its intimate projection and fresh, clean profile make it an excellent choice for the office or casual wear where subtlety is key. It's too quiet for most formal events and might disappear on a date without close contact.

Bengal Drink For

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral 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 floral, green signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

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
91%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Green Notes, Jasmine, Freesia

Key Differences

Adds floral notes

Where to buy

Darjeeling Tea EDC
Bengal Drink For EDP

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