Dupe Pair
89%
Very Similar
Lime Basil & Mandarin
| Cologne | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1999 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Lima
ScentArt
B
Lima
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Lime Basil & Mandarin
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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Lima
A budget Noted Aromas interpretation of Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin (1991) - lime, basil and patchouli translated into NA's UK dupe-house take at a fraction of the original's price. Honest dupe-fidelity for daily wear.
Favourite
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 27% | 27% |
| Floral | 12% | 0% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 22% | 25% |
| Sweet | 9% | 6% |
| Warm | 4% | 7% |
| Woody | 20% | 20% |
| Earthy | 24% | 22% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 20% | 28% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Cologne
Lima
EdP
Notes
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Lima
Top Notes
Top Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Lima
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Intimate
Projection
Light
Intensity
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.
Lima
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Also Works:
Autumn
Lime-basil natural summer fit.
Occasions
Best For:
Office
Date
Casual
Also Works:
Formal
Sport
Office, casual day, summer.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
89%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
87%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities
Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Green accords and Basil, Patchouli notes
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Lima
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