Is Primark Midnight Haze a dupe of Jo Malone London English Pear & Freesia?
English Pear & Freesia is a delicate, fruity-floral cologne, ideal for daytime wear. Midnight Haze, an EDP, leans spicier and more unisex, offering greater versatility. The Jo Malone is all about refined simplicity, while Midnight Haze delivers a bolder, more complex scent profile at a fraction of the cost. If you love a light, airy, classically feminine fragrance, go for English Pear & Freesia. If you want something with more depth, spice, and unisex appeal on a budget, Midnight Haze is the better option.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- English Pear & Freesia
- Midnight Haze
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Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a light, fresh, and feminine scent.
- You appreciate a classic and elegant fragrance profile.
- You want a subtle, everyday fragrance for daytime wear.
- You favor higher-quality ingredients and a refined composition.
- You want a budget-friendly alternative.
- You prefer a unisex fragrance with spicy undertones.
- You desire a longer-lasting scent with more projection.
- You like a more modern and versatile scent.
A quintessentially fresh floral with juicy pear and airy freesia, this is the ultimate everyday fragrance for those who want to smell clean, elegant and quietly radiant.
Midnight Haze offers a dynamic fragrance experience, balancing fresh and spicy elements within a budget-friendly price. Its versatile nature suits various settings.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Crisp pear, melon, and freesia make this scent supremely fresh and light, perfect for spring and summer. Its airy character is less suited to the cold of winter, but its gentle fruitiness can transition into early autumn.
Occasions
Soft projection and inoffensive freshness make it ideal for office and casual daily wear. It is subtly romantic for a date, but too sheer for formal events or intense enough for sport.
Seasons
With its spicy and woody accords, Midnight Haze lends itself well to cooler seasons like fall and winter. However, it remains versatile enough for spring evenings.
Occasions
Its moderate projection and balanced spicy notes make it suitable for casual outings and evening dates. It's less formal but still adaptable for the office with conservative application.
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 2 of its 9 notes, including Patchouli, Amber
Adds bergamot and cardamom, drops freesia and melon
Where to buy
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