Is Perfume Parlour Yunnan Drink a dupe of Jo Malone London Golden Needle Tea?
Golden Needle Tea EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2016 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Yunnan Drink EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a heartbreaker for Jo Malone fans. A genuinely lovely woody-spicy scent that simply evaporates too quickly to justify the fancy price tag. If only the performance matched the elegance, it would be a true gem.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Golden Needle Tea (JM) - a leather fragrance led by Leather, with woody depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.
Occasions
Its subtle projection and refined woody-spicy profile make it suitable for office and casual wear, though not impactful enough for formal events or lively dates. Many reviews praise the scent profile but lament its poor longevity, making it a fleeting companion for any occasion.
Seasons
The leather character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its leather, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal 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.
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Spicy Notes, Sandalwood, Benzoin
Adds leather, drops styrax and suede
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