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Earl Grey & Cucumber Cologne bottle Earl Grey & Cucumber EDC
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2022 Year -
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Chinese Tea Eau de Parfum bottle Chinese Tea EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Earl Grey & Cucumber EDC
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.
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Our Verdict - Chinese Tea EDP
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.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Earl Grey & Cucumber EDC
Chinese Tea EDP

Notes

Only in Earl Grey & Cucumber
Tea 55% Bergamot 45%
Shared Notes
Cucumber 100% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Musk 32% vs 100%
Only in Earl Grey & Cucumber
Beeswax 36% Vanilla 31%

Accords

Earl Grey & Cucumber Chinese Tea
100%
Green
90%
Citrus
78%
Ozonic
Woody
70%
57%
Aquatic
55%
Fresh
50%
Beeswax
Sweet
50%
49%
Powdery
48%
Musky
48%
Aromatic
100%
90%
78%
70%
57%
55%
50%
50%
49%
48%
48%

Performance

Earl Grey & Cucumber Chinese Tea
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Earl Grey & Cucumber

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

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.

Chinese Tea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
4%
Key Similarities

Both share Musk, Beeswax, Cucumber notes

Key Differences

Same building blocks, different overall character

Where to buy

Earl Grey & Cucumber EDC
Chinese Tea EDP
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