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Lime Basil & Mandarin Eau de Cologne bottle Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
1999 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Zest For Life Eau de Parfum bottle Zest For Life 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 - Zest For Life EDP
Zest For Life nods to Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin's citrus-cologne freshness but swaps out the original's signature basil-herb sharpness for a softer floral-fruity heart, making this a sweeter, less green take on the classic.
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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
Zest For Life EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 32% vs 28%
Only in Lime Basil & Mandarin
Lime 34% Bergamot 33%
Only in Zest For Life
Lemon 40% Grapefruit 32%
Only in Lime Basil & Mandarin
Vetiver 53% Patchouli 47%

Accords

Lime Basil & Mandarin Zest For Life
100%
Citrus
75%
85%
Aromatic
60%
Green
Floral
50%
45%
Herbal
Fresh
45%
30%
Woody
30%
Citrus shared
100%
75%
85%
60%
50%
45%
45%
Woody shared
30%
30%

Performance

Lime Basil & Mandarin Zest For Life
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.

Zest For Life

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
5%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
Zest For Life EDP
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