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French Lime Blossom Eau de Parfum bottle French Lime Blossom EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
1995 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Blooming Citrus Eau de Parfum bottle Blooming Citrus EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - French Lime Blossom EDP
This one's a divisive one. Loved by many as a true-to-life linden blossom experience, others find it too soapy, too sweet, or akin to men's shaving foam. Definitely sample before committing.
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Our Verdict - Blooming Citrus EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of French Lime Blossom JM. Built around Beeswax, Jasmine, Tarragon, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of French Lime Blossom JM.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
French Lime Blossom EDP
Blooming Citrus EDP

Notes

French Lime Blossom
Blooming Citrus

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in French Lime Blossom
Bergamot 53% Petitgrain 47%
Only in Blooming Citrus
Jasmine 50% Tarragon 50%
Shared Notes
Beeswax 100% vs 100%

Accords

French Lime Blossom Blooming Citrus
87%
Citrus
80%
Honey
79%
Green
77%
Sweet
50%
73%
Aromatic
Woody
70%
69%
Floral
66%
Beeswax
87%
80%
79%
Sweet shared
77%
50%
73%
70%
69%
66%

Performance

French Lime Blossom Blooming Citrus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

French Lime Blossom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean floral character makes it quite versatile for casual and daytime wear, though its soapy aspects might not suit everyone for a date or formal event. Some find its sillage rather strong, which could be overwhelming for an office setting, though others note it stays close, suggesting varying performances.

Blooming Citrus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, floral profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
17%
Key Similarities

Both share Beeswax notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

French Lime Blossom EDP
Blooming Citrus EDP
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