Is Perfume Parlour Presse Crush a dupe of Jo Malone London Elderflower Cordial Cologne?
Elderflower Cordial Cologne EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Presse Crush EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Elderflower Cordial Cologne
- Presse Crush
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
Tart gooseberry over a creamy elderflower, ending in soft dried fruits. A limited edition that tastes of summer squash and feels warm, powdery and comforting.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone Elderflower Cordial Cologne - a fruity fragrance led by Gooseberry, with sweet depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Elderflower
100%
Base Notes
Base Notes
Gooseberry
100%
vs
100%
Elderflower
100%
vs
100%
Dried Fruits
100%
vs
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Gooseberry and elderflower are spring and early summer. The dried-fruit base keeps it comfortable in mild autumn, but winter is too cold for it.
Occasions
Soft and sweet, it is perfect for casual wear and the office, and pleasant for a relaxed evening. It is too gentle for formal events or sport.
Seasons
The fruity 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
Its fruity, sweet 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.
Every one of its 3 notes is in the original, including Gooseberry, Elderflower, Dried Fruits
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Presse Crush 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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