Is The Essence Vault Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 a dupe of Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Lime Basil & Mandarin
- Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210
- 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.
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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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.
Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Vetiver, Lime
Without bergamot and iris
Where to buy
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Lime, Basil and Mandarin - 210 EDP
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