Is Perfume Parlour Water Plant a dupe of Jo Malone London London Rain Rain & Angelica?
London Rain Rain & Angelica EDC
| EDC | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Water Plant EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
A divisive aquatic for sure - it's a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent. Many adore its fresh rain-soaked vibe, while others find the angelica-vetiver drydown a bit too heavy or even 'unpleasant'. Clearly a crowd-pleaser for some, yet perplexing for others.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jo Malone - Rain & Angelica - a citrus fragrance led by Lime, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean aquatic and citrus accords make it ideal for casual wear and the office, avoiding anything too overpowering. While some find it suitable for day dates, the herbal, earthy drydown might be too unique for formal settings, with many reviewers enjoying its versatility for daytime use.
Seasons
The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its citrus, woody signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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 3 notes is in the original, including Vetiver, Angelica, Lime
Without rain
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
London Rain Rain & Angelica EDC
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Water Plant EDP
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