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Lime Basil & Mandarin Eau de Cologne bottle Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
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1999 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Citrus Herb Eau de Parfum bottle Citrus Herb 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 - Citrus Herb EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Lime, Mandarine & Basil. Built around Lime, Basil, Caraway, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Lime, Mandarine & Basil.
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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
Citrus Herb EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lime 34% vs 100%
Only in Lime Basil & Mandarin
Bergamot 33% Mandarin 33%
Shared Notes
Basil 29% vs 51%
Only in Lime Basil & Mandarin
Thyme 25% Lilac 22% Iris 22%
Only in Citrus Herb
Caraway 49%
Only in Lime Basil & Mandarin
Vetiver 53% Patchouli 47%

Accords

Lime Basil & Mandarin Citrus Herb
100%
Citrus
85%
Aromatic
30%
Woody
70%
60%
Green
Sweet
50%
45%
Herbal
100%
85%
Woody shared
30%
70%
60%
50%
45%

Performance

Lime Basil & Mandarin Citrus Herb
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Light

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.

Citrus Herb

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
12%
Key Similarities

Both share Basil, Lime notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
Citrus Herb EDP
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