Is Perfume Parlour Chinese Tea a dupe of Jo Malone London Earl Grey & Cucumber?
Earl Grey & Cucumber EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2022 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Chinese Tea EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Earl Grey & Cucumber
- Chinese Tea
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly gorgeous, realistic Earl Grey tea that's universally loved for its calming freshness but almost universally hated for its abysmal longevity. It's an instant classic with a fatal flaw.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Earl Grey Cucumber JM. Built around Angelica, Beeswax, Cucumber, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Earl Grey Cucumber JM.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it excellent for casual wear and the office, as it won't offend anyone. However, its poor longevity means it's less ideal for dates or formal events where you'd want a fragrance to last.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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 5 notes, including Cucumber, Musk, Beeswax
Adds angelica and red apple, drops bergamot and tea
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Chinese Tea EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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