Is Perfume Parlour Citrus Drink a dupe of Jo Malone London Grapefruit?
Grapefruit EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 1992 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Citrus Drink EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a divisive hit-or-miss. Some rave about its fresh, invigorating citrus kick, while others find it too sharp, too masculine, or just not grapefruity enough. If you're after a pure, sweet grapefruit, look elsewhere. If a complex, aromatic citrus with an unexpected edge sounds good, maybe give it a sniff.
Citrus Drink chases Jo Malone Grapefruit's zesty citrus cologne and lands the bittersweet, juicy grapefruit opening well. It reads flatter and fades fast like the already short-lived original, but the fresh, green, lightly spiced character is convincingly there for a budget bottle.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, especially given its intimate sillage. However, the often-described masculine edge and lack of sweetness make it less ideal for dates or formal events where a more universally appealing or elegant scent might be preferred.
Seasons
The zesty grapefruit and green-aromatic freshness are built for warm spring and summer days and feel thin in the cold.
Occasions
Its clean, uplifting citrus character suits casual days, daily wear and the office over formal or evening settings.
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 8 of its 9 notes, including Jasmine, Grapefruit, Vetiver
Adds paprika, drops allspice
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Citrus Drink EDP
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