Is The Essence Vault Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 a dupe of Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin?

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Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 Eau de Parfum bottle Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 EDP
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Where they differ

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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 - Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 EDP
No. 210 leans hard on Jo Malone Lime Basil & Mandarin's peppery-basil-over-citrus signature, but the tart lime and mandarin fade faster here than reviewers report for the original's surprisingly resilient citrus.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC A Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lime Basil & Mandarin EDC
Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Vetiver Vetiver 52% vs 50%
Patchouli Patchouli 47% vs 50%
Lime Lime 34% vs 59%
Mandarin Mandarin 32% vs 40%
Basil Basil 29% vs 62%
Thyme Thyme 25% vs 37%
Only in Lime Basil & Mandarin
Bergamot Bergamot 33% Lilac Lilac 22% Iris Iris 22%
Shared Notes
Lime Lime 34% vs 59%
Mandarin Mandarin 32% vs 40%
Only in Lime Basil & Mandarin
Bergamot Bergamot 33%
Shared Notes
Basil Basil 29% vs 62%
Thyme Thyme 25% vs 37%
Only in Lime Basil & Mandarin
Lilac Lilac 22% Iris Iris 22%
Shared Notes
Vetiver Vetiver 52% vs 50%
Patchouli Patchouli 47% vs 50%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Lime Basil & Mandarin Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210
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.

Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Community season votes for Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

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.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Lime

Key Differences

Without bergamot and iris

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