Is Perfume Parlour Aurabloom a dupe of Jo Malone London Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense?

Aurabloom EDP

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Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2018 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Aurabloom Eau de Parfum bottle Aurabloom EDP
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense EDP
This is a gorgeous, grown-up jasmine you'll either adore for its photorealistic warmth and sensual depth, or find a bit too 'old-fashioned' or 'soapy'. It's a divisive floral, best on skin and with genuinely impressive staying power for a Jo Malone.
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Our Verdict - Aurabloom EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jasmine Sambac & Marigold - JM. Built around Honey, Jasmine Sambac, Marigold, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Jasmine Sambac & Marigold - JM.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense EDP A Aurabloom EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense EDP
Aurabloom EDP

Notes

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense
Aurabloom

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Marigold 100% vs 24%
Benzoin 100% vs 100%
Jasmine 48% vs 25%
Ylang-Ylang 27% vs 23%
Honey 24% vs 27%
Only in Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense
Marigold 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 48% vs 25%
Ylang-Ylang 27% vs 23%
Honey 24% vs 27%
Only in Aurabloom
Marigold 24%
Shared Notes
Benzoin 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense Aurabloom
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and good longevity make it versatile for most occasions, though it leans towards evening wear. While potent, it's not overpowering for an office setting if applied lightly, but truly shines for dates or formal events where its sensual character can be appreciated.

Aurabloom

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

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.

Overall scent match
70%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 5 notes is in the original, including Ylang-Ylang, Benzoin, Jasmine

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Jasmine Sambac & Marigold Cologne Intense EDP
Aurabloom EDP
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