Is Rebel Aromas Zest For Life a dupe of Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin?
Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 1999 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Zest For Life EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lime Basil & Mandarin
- Zest For Life
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Mandarin
32%
vs
28%
Vetiver
53%
Patchouli
47%
Lime
34%
Bergamot
33%
Basil
30%
Thyme
25%
Lilac
22%
Iris
22%
Lemon
40%
Cedar
39%
Jasmine
39%
Musk
35%
Orange Blossom
35%
Grapefruit
32%
Vanilla
26%
Peach
26%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Community season votes for Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.
Occasions
Wearers put Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights, casual wear and sport.
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.
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Mandarin
Adds cedar and grapefruit, drops basil and bergamot
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