Is Perfume Parlour Noire Berry a dupe of Jo Malone London London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper?
London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2014 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noire Berry EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper
- Noire Berry
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Which Should You Buy?
A truly divisive scent: some find it a unique, cozy embrace, while others are put off by a jarring sweetness or a lack of impactful woody character. It's not a safe blind buy, but for those it clicks with, it's a signature-worthy experience.
Perfume Parlour's version of Jo Malone's Black Cedarwood & Juniper. The edgy, urban cumin-chili-over-dark-cedar signature is captured, though Noire Berry pushes the spicy, animalic cumin a touch louder and the juniper - already weak in the original - stays in the background.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its blend of woody and spicy notes, coupled with somewhat inconsistent performance across users, makes it versatile for casual and date settings, where its unique character can shine without being overbearing. While some find it office-appropriate due to its nuanced nature, its occasional intensity might be less suitable for formal or active environments.
Seasons
The dark, spicy cedar and animalic cumin profile suits cooler autumn and winter wear.
Occasions
A moody, distinctive scent for casual and evening wear, a little too bold and spicy for the office.
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 3 of its 4 notes, including Juniper, Cedar, Cumin
Adds chili, drops allspice
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London Rain Black Cedarwood & Juniper EDC
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Noire Berry EDP
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