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Lime Basil & Mandarin Eau de Cologne bottle Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
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1999 Year -
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No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin Eau de Parfum bottle No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
The iconic citrus-herbal cologne that defined a genre. Unmatched for sparkling freshness and breezy, modern elegance, but best enjoyed in close quarters due to its fleeting, subtle presence.
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Our Verdict - No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin EDP
Eden's unisex dupe of Jo Malone's Lime Basil & Mandarin gets the zesty lime-and-basil opening right, but where the Jo Malone original already has famously variable longevity as an eau de cologne, this version fades even sooner.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lime 34% vs 40%
Bergamot 32% vs 25%
Mandarin 32% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Basil 29% vs 35%
Thyme 25% vs 21%
Lilac 22% vs 21%
Iris 22% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Vetiver 52% vs 50%
Patchouli 47% vs 50%

Accords

Lime Basil & Mandarin No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin
100%
Citrus
75%
85%
Aromatic
55%
60%
Green
45%
45%
Herbal
30%
Woody
30%
Citrus shared
100%
75%
Aromatic shared
85%
55%
Green shared
60%
45%
45%
Woody shared
30%
30%

Performance

Lime Basil & Mandarin No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lime Basil & Mandarin

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Its effervescent citrus, basil, and green herbal notes shine in warm weather, making it perfect for spring and summer refreshment. The light composition can struggle to cut through colder air, so it is less suited to fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Low projection and understated citrus-herbal character make it ideal for office, daytime dates, and casual outings, where discretion is key. Its freshness is also great post-exercise or for active wear, but lacks the weight for formal events.

No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, green

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
No.485 Lime Basil & Mandarin EDP
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